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Dominic McLaughlin, Arabella Stanton and Alastair Stout are said to be earning hefty sums for HBO’s Harry Potter series, but child-star pay is not quite as simple as a giant cheque and a prayer.
Casey Bloys says HBO’s new Harry Potter TV adaptation is meant to stay close to the books, not grow into a superhero-style empire of endless spin-offs.
The new Harry Potter TV reimagining launched a trailer that drew more than 277 million organic views across platforms in its first 48 hours, making it the most-watched teaser in HBO and HBO Max history. The series will adapt the first book and arrives at Christmas 2026.
Andrew Garfield defended watching the Harry Potter films while denouncing J.K. Rowling’s trans views, arguing the movies belong to many artists. Rowling praised HBO’s new trailer, and the clip has reignited fan debate ahead of the series’ Christmas release.
HBO is turning each Harry Potter book into a TV season and has assembled a mostly new cast. Here’s the full rundown of who’s playing whom and a few casting notes.
J.K. Rowling applauded the International Olympic Committee’s new rule excluding transgender women from female events, and roughly 20 minutes later cheered HBO’s upcoming Harry Potter series, which she consulted on.
HBO dropped the first teaser for its Harry Potter TV series, revealing the new young leads, early looks at Hogwarts, and a confirmed streaming date of Christmas Day 2026. Filming has been underway at Leavesden since July 2025 and the show will adapt each book across a planned 10-year run.
Playing Severus Snape has its perks and hazards. Paapa Essiedu says he fell off a broom during a big Quidditch episode for HBO’s Harry Potter, ending up three meters off the ground and very embarrassed by a room full of straight faces.
Paapa Essiedu says his work on Stefan Golaszewski’s BBC drama Babies, a careful look at pregnancy loss, stayed with him long after filming ended. He praised the production’s clarity and safety, and reflected on both intense and joyful scenes.
HBO Max's Sarah Aubrey says the streamer made an unusual financial bet on the new Harry Potter series, calling the show's recreated world extraordinary after influencers teared up on set.