Harry Potter‘s pal Ron Weasley and his rag tag family were seen filming for the first time as production for the new TV series took over London King’s Cross Station on Sunday.
The role originally played in the movies by Rupert Grint, will now be portrayed by 11-year-old Alastair Stout who cut a quirky figure in his costume on set.
As well as being joined by his onscreen siblings Fred and George (Tristan and Gabriel Harland) and Ginny (Gracie Cochrane) for the scenes, Rivals star Katherine Parkinson, 47, who replaces Dame Julie Waters as family matriarch Molly, was also seen for the first time in character.
Alistair wore a plaid over shirt which was teamed with corduroy bell bottoms along with a thick duffel coat and school bag for scenes which will see the young wizards enter the magical Platform 9 and 3/4 to travel to Hogwarts.
With the series, which is more faithful to the novel, set in 1992 Katherine was also dressed for the time period in suede jacket with shoulder pads and long skirt.
Accessorising with retro gold earrings, she could be seen shouting at her unruly children in the scenes.
Harry Potter’s Ron Weasley and his rag tag family were seen filming for the first time as the new TV series took over London King’s Cross station (Alastair Stout pictured as Ron)
Rivals star Katherine Parkinson, 47, who replaces Dame Julie Waters as family matriarch Molly, was also seen for the first time in character ahead of shooting iconic Platform 9 and 3/4 scenes
As well as being joined by his onscreen siblings for the scenes, (L-R) Tristan and Gabriel Harland pictured as Fred and George
The role originally played by Rupert Grint in the movies, will now portrayed by Alastair Stout who cut a quirky figure in his costume on set (pictured with Gracie Cochrane as sisterGinny)
Twins Fred and George appeared to be dressed in more of a 70s style with leather jackets boasting large lapels along with tank tops and flares.
Meanwhile Ginny was dressed in orange dungarees and a colourful crochet cardigan along with clashing yellow socks and red sandals.
Following her casting, actress Katherine said she didn’t add her name to the list of those who have denounced author JK Rowling’s views about trans people.
Rowling, 59, has faced intense criticism from LGBTQ+ activists and several stars of the Harry Potter films, including Daniel Radcliffe and Emma Watson, after publicly expressing concerns about gender ideology and single-sex spaces. With her comments branded transphobic by some campaigners.
Katherine told Radio Times: ‘I don’t want to add to that debate at all, I’m just delighted to be joining the magical world of Harry Potter,’.
Earlier this month the highly anticipated show shared a first look at all the Weasley siblings with a fun selfie of the actors.
It came after the three lead child stars were finally announced after months of speculation – with Dominic playing protagonist Harry, Arabella Stanton as Hermoine Granger and Alastair as Ron Weasley.
The young trio were selected from more than 30,000 actors who auditioned in a casting call last year, before Ron’s siblings Fred, George, Percy (Ruari Spooner) and Ginny were announced.
Alistair wore a plaid over shirt which was teamed with corduroy bell bottoms along with a thick duffel coat and school bag for scenes
King’s Cross Station is where the young wizards enter the magical Platform 9 and 3/4 to travel to Hogwarts
With the series, which is more faithful to the novel, set in 1992 Katherine was also dressed for the time period in suede jacket with shoulder pads and long skirt
The actress put on a very animated display during one scene
Twins Fred and George appeared to be dressed in more of a 70s style with leather jackets boasting large lapels along with tank tops and flares
Meanwhile Ginny was dressed in orange dungarees and a colourful crochet cardigan along with clashing yellow socks and red sandals
Alastair appeared in high spirits during his long day of filming
Despite filming only having just begun the gang already looked like a family
The young actors were dressed in costumes faithful to the novel
She later looked deep in thought before the director called action
The cast were surrounded by extras also dressed in 90s outfits
Katherine’s character later appeared to be chatting on a 1980s mobile phone
Actress Gracie was seen pushing a trolley with one of the young wizard’s cases
Later it was the character of Ron who pushed the luggage
The actors chatted amongst themsleves while waiting for the cameras to roll
During a break in filming Katherine slipped on a dry robe and popped her feet into comfy sandals
Katherine cheerily chatted with a member of the crew as she made her way to her mark
The youngsters were guided through the crowds by members of the crew
Actress Gracie carried a blue rucksack and sipped on a bejewelled travel cup
Tristan and Gabriel alsop wore long coats over their costumes during a break in shooting
In the Harry Potter films, the original Weasley siblings were played by several actors (pictured James and Oliver Phelps, Rupert Grint, Bonnie Wright)
The of matriarch Molly was played in the movies by Dame Julie Walters ( pictured with Daniel Radcliffe in 207’s Order Of the Phoenix)
In the Harry Potter films, the original Weasley siblings were played by several actors.
James and Oliver Phelps played Fred and George Weasley, respectively, while Bonnie Wright played Ginny Weasley and Chris Rankin played Percy Weasley.
Meanwhile actor Nick Frost, who portrays Hagrid, towered over lead star Dominic McLaughlin as filming for the TV series took over London and brought traffic to a standstill earlier this month.
Nick and Dominic were pictured walking down Borough High Street near London Bridge.
Their costumes both match their characters’ descriptions in the movies and books.
Taking on Daniel Radcliffe’s role of Harry, Scottish actor Dominic, 11, looked serious as he looked into the distance while rocking a blue, green and yellow rain jacket.
He completed the look with some wide-leg jeans, a rucksack and Harry’s iconic glasses.
Meanwhile, Hot Fuzz and Shaun of the Dead legend Nick, 53, donned long curly hair and a matching beard.
The actor looked warm in a khaki jacket, black trousers and brown boots.
Earlier this month the highly anticipated show shared a first look at all the Weasley siblings with a fun selfie of the actors
Following her casting, actress Katherine said didn’t to add her name to the list of those who have denounced author JK Rowling’s views about trans people
Rowling, 59, has faced intense criticism from LGBTQ + activists and several stars of the Harry Potter films and branded transphobic by some campaigners
Katherine said: ‘I don’t want to add to that debate at all, I’m just delighted to be joining the magical world of Harry Potter’
Gracie will be replacing Bonnie Wright in the role of the youngest Weasley
Tristan and Gabriel cut low key figures during their break
Crew took over the platform with dozens of staff in high-vis vests
Platform 9 and 3/4 at King’s Cross Railway station pictured
In one snap of the pair together, some may notice that Nick – who is 5ft 7 inches, towers over Dominic – and if you look closely, he has a mask on his face which has two black dots above his mouth.
While it’s initially unclear in the photos as to where Harry and Hagrid are going, given the location, it looks like the duo are likely on their way to Diagon Alley.
After the photos emerged, fans have taken to Reddit to share their thoughts.
They said: ‘The OUTFIT is just so spot on, the too big jeans, baggy shirt, the dirty coat that I swear half the boys at my school had and probably came from C&A. The attention to detail is just so good’,
‘IKR. they also roughed-up Hagrid. unlike the first official photo where his beard looks like a perfectly conditioned and curled hair’.
‘I love that they’re showing Harry in baggy clothes. It really fits with how it was always described in the books’.
In May this year the three lead child stars were finally announced after months of speculation – with Dominic playing protagonist Harry, Arabella Stanton as Hermoine Granger and Alastair Stout as Ron Weasley
Meanwhile actor Nick Frost, who portrays Hagrid, towered over lead star Dominic McLaughlin as filming for the TV series took over London
After the photos emerged, fans have taken to Reddit to share their thoughts
‘He’s drowning in the clothes, it’s perfect’,
‘One of the things I really like here as a book comparison is Nick Frosts face being naturally sterner while resting. We know he can do the big happy smiles but Hagrid is meant to look a bit scary at first. Although I loved Coltrane – he always looked warm whatever expression he had’,
‘I’ll forever love Robbie Coltrane’s Hagrid but I’m also really excited to see Nick Frost’s Hagrid on screen’,
‘Dominic gets more and more Harry with every leak/picture’,
‘Perfect Harry. perfect Hagrid. how his tiny steps struggling to keep up with Hagrid’s big strides. TT.’
