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\t\t<\/p>\n HBO<\/strong><\/a> is announcing the cast of the upcoming Harry Potter<\/em><\/strong><\/a> TV series.<\/p>\n The network revealed the three actors who will be taking on the iconic roles of Harry Potter, Hermione Granger, and Ron Weasley.<\/p>\n Newcomers Dominic McLaughlin<\/strong><\/a> stars in the role of Harry Potter, while Arabella Stanton<\/strong><\/a> is Hermione Granger, and Alastair Stout<\/strong><\/a> stars as Ron Weasley.<\/p>\n Keep reading to find out more\u2026<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n Showrunner and executive producer Francesca Gardiner <\/strong>and director and executive producer Mark Mylod<\/strong> said: \u201cAfter an extraordinary search led by casting directors Lucy Bevan<\/strong> and Emily Brockmann<\/strong>, we are delighted to announce we have found our Harry, Hermione, and Ron. The talent of these three unique actors is wonderful to behold, and we cannot wait for the world to witness their magic together onscreen. We would like to thank all the tens of thousands of children who auditioned. It\u2019s been a real pleasure to discover the plethora of young talent out there.\u201d<\/p>\n The series will be a faithful adaptation of the beloved Harry Potter<\/em> books by author and executive producer J.K. Rowling<\/strong><\/a>. Each season will bring Harry Potter to new and existing audiences, streaming exclusively on HBO Max where it\u2019s available, including in upcoming launch markets Germany, Italy and the UK. The original classic films will remain available to watch around the world. <\/p>\n Daniel Radcliffe<\/strong><\/a>, Rupert Grint<\/strong><\/a> and Emma Watson<\/strong><\/a> portrayed Harry, Ron and Hermione in all eight of the Harry Potter<\/em> films.<\/p>\n Previously announced cast members include John Lithgow<\/strong><\/a> as Hogwarts headmaster Albus Dumbledore, Janet McTeer<\/strong><\/a> as Transfiguration professor Minerva McGonagall, Paapa Essiedu<\/strong><\/a> as Potions master Severus Snape, Nick Frost<\/strong><\/a> as groundskeeper Rubeus Hagrid, Paul Whitehouse<\/strong><\/a> as curmudgeonly caretaker Argus Filch, and British stage vet Luke Thallon<\/strong><\/a> as Quirinus Quirrell, who teaches Defense Against the Dark Arts during Harry\u2019s first year at Hogwarts.<\/p>\n Production begins this summer.<\/p>\n Find out which actor addressed backlash for joining the series amid the author\u2019s anti-trans stance.<\/a><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p><\/div>\n