On May 27, the HBO original Harry Potter series, which has attracted much attention from fans around the world, officially announced the "iron triangle" cast - Dominic McLaughlin as Harry Potter, Arabella Stanton as Hermione Granger, and Alastair Stout as Ron Weasley.
The latest photo of the "Iron Triangle" of the TV series
For comparison, the movie version of "The Iron Triangle" also has a group photo with a similar background.
After the eight Harry Potter movies were completed, Warner Bros. has never given up the idea of bringing this beloved IP to TV. On April 13, 2023, the TV series Harry Potter was officially announced to start production.
Harry Potter and the Harry Potter film LOGO
Officials said that the series adaptation will be faithful to the original novel, with a brand-new cast recreating classic characters, bringing a magical adventure full of fun and imagination to audiences around the world.
It is reported that the series is jointly produced by Warner Bros. Television and HBO Max, and is expected to take ten years to launch seven seasons. The series is executive produced by Francesca Gardiner (representative work: "His Dark Materials Trilogy") and Mark Mylod (representative works: "Game of Thrones" Seasons 5, 6, and 7, "Succession"), Gardiner will also serve as the general producer of the series, and Mylod will direct multiple episodes.
Since HBO opened the casting call last fall, more than 30,000 actors have auditioned for the lead role. Francesca Gardner and Mark Milo said of the finalized "iron triangle", "These three actors are very unique and amazingly talented, and we can't wait for the world to witness their magic together on the screen."
According to a search by The Paper, Dominic McLaughlin and Arabella Stanton, who play Harry and Hermione, both have acting experience. Dominic McLaughlin's resume includes a comedy called Grow, which has not yet been released. Arabella Stanton played the leading role in the musical Matilda in London's West End from 2023 to 2024.
Just last month, HBO also announced the first batch of starring cast members for the drama version, including:
John Lithgow as Albus Dumbledore
Janet McTeer as Professor McGonagall
Papa Ursula as Professor Snape
Nick Frost as Rubeus Hagrid
Luke Taron as Professor Quirrell
Paul Whitehouse as Caretaker Filch
As the cast is finalized, the TV version of "Harry Potter" will begin filming this summer, and the first season is expected to be broadcast on HBO Max in 2026.
After the official announcement of the three-member cast of the TV version of "Harry Potter", it has caused a heated discussion on the Internet, especially the issue of "Hermione's" skin color has become the focus of controversy.