Filming of Harry Potter‘s TV series has officially kicked off as bosses released a first look at its leading star – while confirming even more of the cast.
The TV adaptation of J.K. Rowling‘s book series was first confirmed in April by the show’s producers.
Since then HBO have slowly confirmed who will play the iconic roles in the reimagined series.
Dominic McLaughlin has bagged the role of Harry Potter, as Arabella Stanton will play Hermoine Granger and Alastair Stout will portray Ron Weasley.
A first look image shows the young star as he transforms into the role of the wizard, marking the start of filming.
Holding a clapper board on set, Dominic was seen beaming as he looked strikingly like Daniel Radcliffe when he first stepped into the role all the way back in 2001.
Filming of Harry Potter ‘s TV series has officially kicked off as bosses release a first look at its leading star – while confirming even more of the cast
The TV adaptation of J.K. Rowling’s book series was first confirmed in April by the show’s producers as they unveiled the new lead stars
They now revealed additional cast as Rory Wilmot is set to play Neville Longbottom, Amos Kitson as Dudley Dursley, Louise Brealey as Madam Rolanda Hooch, and Anton Lesser as Garrick Ollivander
Filming has started in the UK, at Warner Bros studios in Leavesden, with the highly-anticipated series set to land on HBO in 2027.
Meanwhile, additional cast members have also been revealed, with Rory Wilmot set to play Neville Longbottom, Amos Kitson as Dudley Dursley, Louise Brealey as Madam Rolanda Hooch, and Anton Lesser – best known for his role as Qyburn in Game Of Thrones – as Garrick Ollivander.
It comes as Bel Powley and Daniel Rigby were announced the Mr and Mrs Dursley earlier this summer.
Janet McTeer, known for her powerhouse performances on stage and screen, will step into the sharp heels of Professor McGonagall, while rising star Paapa Essiedu takes on the darker, more complicated role of Severus Snape – a part made famous by the late Alan Rickman.
Actor and comedian Nick Frost will play legendary Hogwarts groundskeeper Hagrid in the adaption.
Johnny Flynn, 42, will play Draco Malfoy’s dad Lucius – who was played by Jason Isaacs in the movie.
Emmy winner John Lithgow has also signed on the dotted line to play Headmaster Albus Dumbledore.
It was also revealed that Katherine Parkinson, 47, will be playing Bill, Charlie, Percy, Fred, George, Ron and Ginny’s mum Molly Weasley.
The series is a reboot of J.K. Rowling ‘s seven-book series and is a full-scale, decade-long adaptation that promises to stick far more closely to the original storylines than the blockbuster films
BAFTA-winning actor Daniel Rigby, 42, will play her husband Vernon Dursley, though it’s yet to be revealed who will play their son
English actress Bel Powel has reportedly signed up to play Petunia Dursley in the TV adaption after shooting to fame in 2015
Johnny Flynn, 42, will play Draco Malfoy’s dad Lucius – who was played by Jason Isaacs in the movie
Emmy-nominated actress Janet McTeer (left) will take over from the late Maggie Smith (right) as Professor McGonagall in the highly-anticipated HBO adaptation
John Lithgow (left) was been picked to play the new Professor Albus Dumbledore, a role originally played by Michael Gambon in the last six of eight Harry Potter films
British actor-comedian Nick Frost will play half-giant Rubeus Hagrid, originally embodied by the late Robbie Coltrane
The HBO TV show is said to be costing £75million per episode – and the three child actors taking the lead roles have been tipped to land themselves even bigger fortunes than the original stars.
Producers Francesca Gardiner and Mark Mylod previously praised the ‘wonderful’ talent of the three young stars who will lead the series.
Rowling released the first Harry Potter novel Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone in 1997, followed by Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets the following year.
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban was released in 1999, followed by Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire in 2000.
Three years later Harry Potter and the order of the Phoenix was published and Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince in 2005.
The final book, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, was released in 2007.
J.K. Rowling’s involvement in the series as executive producer has attracted controversy from fans over her views on transgender issues.
The author, 59, who created the fantasy novels on which the show is based, previously took to X to rave about the first two episodes after confirming that while she did not pen them herself, she did work closely with the writers.
She said: ‘I read the first two episodes of the forthcoming HBO Harry Potter series and they are SO, SO, SO GOOD!’.
Actor Nick Frost was last month forced to turn off his Instagram comments after being announced as fan-favourite character Hagrid.
Meanwhile, HBO previously defended Rowling’s involvement in a statement, saying: ‘We are proud to once again tell the story of Harry Potter – the heartwarming books that speak to the power of friendship, resolve and acceptance.
‘JK Rowling has a right to express her personal views. We will remain focused on the development of the new series, which will only benefit from her involvement.’
