<p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr">HBO has announced the casting of the new Harry Potter television series, following an audition involving more than 30,000 children from around the world. This announcement follows an extensive search to find actors who would embody the beloved characters in a fresh, contemporary way.</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Dominic McLaughlin is the new Harry Potter</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Dominic McLaughlin has been cast as Harry Potter, Arabella Stanton as Hermione Granger, and Alastair Stout as Ron Weasley.<br> Producer Francesca Gardiner and director Mark Mylod expressed their excitement, saying, “We have found the perfect trio. Their talent is amazing, and we look forward to seeing their magic on screen.”</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> You can follow <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://sbsial.com/ar/features/celebrity-ads">celebrity</a> <span style="background-color:unset;color:rgba(0,0,0,0.87);font-family:inherit;font-size:16px;"><span lang="ar">news,</span></span> announcements <span style="background-color:unset;color:rgba(0,0,0,0.87);font-family:inherit;font-size:16px;"><span lang="ar">, and all their</span></span> <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://sbsial.com/ar/features/exclusive-content">exclusive content</a> <span style="background-color:unset;color:rgba(0,0,0,0.87);font-family:inherit;font-size:16px;"><span lang="ar">only through the Special app, which is</span></span> <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://sbsial.com/ar">a social media app</a> <span style="background-color:unset;color:rgba(0,0,0,0.87);font-family:inherit;font-size:16px;"><span lang="ar">with unique features. It includes a podcast that offers many unique features, such as allowing you to launch</span></span> <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://sbsial.com/ar/features/podcast-and-voice-recording">a podcast</a> <span style="background-color:unset;color:rgba(0,0,0,0.87);font-family:inherit;font-size:16px;"><span lang="ar">with your friends or listen to others. It also provides insight into</span></span> <span style="background-color:unset;color:rgba(0,0,0,0.87);font-family:inherit;font-size:16px;"><span lang="ar">various</span></span> <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://sbsial.com/ar/features/celebrity-collectibles">celebrity collectibles</a> .</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Major actors join the cast of the series.</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> The series also features a group of well-known stars:<br> • John Lithgow as Albus Dumbledore<br> • Janet McTeer as Minerva McGonagall<br> • Papa Essiedu as Severus Snape<br> • Nick Frost as Rubeus Hagrid<br> • Luke Thallon as Quirinus Quirrell<br> • Paul Whitehouse as Argus Filch<br> The series is written and produced by Francesca Gardiner, directed by Mark Mylod, and stars J.K. Rowling.</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Filming begins in summer 2025.</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Filming is scheduled to begin in the summer of 2025, and the series will air on HBO Max. The project is one of the network's most prominent productions, aiming to provide a more detailed interpretation of the original Harry Potter novels, while preserving the spirit of the series and adding modern touches.<br></p>