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Hugh Laurie and Matthew Macfadyen sign on for new Harry Potter audiobook series

The pair will lead a full-cast audiobook series

The Independent UK

Hugh Laurie and Matthew Macfadyen to star in Harry Potter audiobook series

The stars are among 200 actors set to portray the characters from JK Rowling’s wizarding world for an immersive audio series.

Evening Standard

I Really Hope The New Harry Potter Series Fixes One Character The Movies Adapted Poorly

If this happened, I'd be forever thankful.

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Harry Potter child stars to receive education in real-life Hogwarts while filming TV series

Up to 600 children are expected to take lessons in the portable buildings

The Independent UK

Harry Potter TV series reveals new cast members including Game of Thrones star

Game of Thrones actor Anton Lesser has been confirmed for the new Harry Potter TV series, in which he will portray wandmaker and Ollivanders wand shop owner Garrick Ollivander.

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Katherine Parkinson Tapped for 'Harry Potter' Series—Malfoy and Dursley Cast Revealed

Katherine Parkinson joins Max's Harry Potter reboot, with Joshua Pickering as Malfoy and Bill Milner as Dursley.

International Business Times UK

Tom Felton sparks backlash after expressing gratitude to J.K. Rowling amid anti-trans controversy

The 37-year-old actor's comments come amid ongoing controversy over Rowling’s widely criticised views on transgender rights.

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Katherine Parkinson joins cast for new Harry Potter TV series

The IT Crowd star will join the HBO TV series of the popular fantasy books to play Molly Weasley, the mother of Ron Weasley.

Evening Standard

Harry Potter star Tom Felton says JK Rowling’s trans views don’t ‘impact’ his Draco Malfoy reprisal

Felton is reprising his role as Draco Malfoy on Broadway in ‘Harry Potter and the Cursed Child’

The Independent UK

New Cast For Harry, Hermione And Ron For Upcoming Harry Potter Series Divides The Internet

"Protect them from the deluge of hate they're about to get."

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Emma Watson’s dad issues urgent warning to new Harry Potter actors

‘As a parent, you have to be scared,’ actor’s father said

The Independent UK

‘It Was The Most Horrible Thing I’ve Ever Had To Do’: Emma Watson On Kissing Rupert Grint

"It was the most horrible thing I’ve ever had to do."

Bored Panda

Meet the New Harry Potter Cast: HBO Reveals Who's Playing Hermione Granger and More

HBO's Harry Potter reboot casts newcomers Dominic McLaughlin, Arabella Stanton, and Alastair Stout as the new Harry, Hermione, and Ron — introducing a fresh, age-accurate trio ahead of the series' 2026 premiere.

International Business Times UK

Game of Thrones child star Isaac Hempstead Wright gives warning to new Harry Potter actors

‘What a ride they’ve got in store,’ star said

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HBO's Polarizing Harry Potter Remake Just Cast Its Leading Roles

HBO has locked down a cast of fresh faces for its Harry Potter remake.

Evening Standard

OPINION - Harry Potter and the curse of fame: why I'm scared for the fresh batch of child stars like Arabella Stanton

Dominic McLaughlin, Arabella Stanton and Alastair Stout have just been cast as Harry Potter, Hermione Granger and Ron Weasley, stars of an upcoming HBO series that will turn Harry Potter into a seven season TV show. The three children are, at maximum, 11 years old, and their lives will never…

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JK Rowling weighs in on Harry Potter casting news

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JK Rowling says she ‘couldn’t be happier’ about Harry Potter casting announcement

Controversial author will serve as an executive producer on the forthcoming HBO TV adaptation, which is expected to debut in 2026

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The Independent UK

Who are the new Harry Potter child actors? HBO casts leads for reboot

Child actors can expect their lives to be transformed by the coveted roles

Euronews

Harry Potter TV series reveals new young actors for Harry, Hermione and Ron

The HBO Original Harry Potter television series has cast screen newcomers Dominic McLaughlin in the role of Harry Potter, Arabella Stanton as Hermione Granger and Alastair Stout as Ron Weasley.

The Independent UK

Harry Potter: Every actor cast in the new HBO TV adaptation

The show will likely debut in late 2026 or early 2027

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That Cursed Harry Potter Reboot Has Found Its Harry, Ron & Hermione

The three youngsters were cast after an open casting call which saw 32,000 kids audition.

Bored Panda

New Cast For Harry, Hermione And Ron For Upcoming Harry Potter Series Divides The Internet

"Protect them from the deluge of hate they're about to get."

Evening Standard

West End star beats 32,000 hopefuls to land top Harry Potter series role

The actor who is playing Hermione has previously starred in Matilda: The Musical

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Harry Potter TV series reveals first look at young actors cast for Harry, Ron and Hermione roles

Harry, Ron and Hermione have been cast for the new Harry Potter TV series on HBO.

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