HBO Begins Filming Harry Potter TV Series with New Cast

Filming has officially begun for HBO's highly anticipated "Harry Potter" TV series, with Dominic McLaughlin cast as the titular character, closely resembling Daniel Radcliffe at a similar age when he first portrayed Harry Potter. The series is described as a faithful adaptation of J.K. Rowling's novels and is set to debut in 2027 on HBO and HBO Max. Alongside McLaughlin, Arabella Stanton and Alastair Stout will play Hermione Granger and Ron Weasley, respectively, while notable cast members include John Lithgow as Albus Dumbledore, Nick Frost as Hagrid, Paapa Essiedu as Severus Snape, and Janet McTeer as Professor McGonagall. J.K. Rowling is involved as an executive producer and has expressed enthusiasm about the early episodes. The series is being filmed at Warner Bros Studios in Leavesden, UK, with Mark Mylod directing, and there is speculation about Cillian Murphy potentially portraying the villainous Lord Voldemort. The show promises to revisit Harry Potter's journey from discovering his wizardry, aiming to captivate both longtime fans and new audiences.