Harry Potter TV series release date, cast, story and filming schedule explained
27 May 2025, 17:33
Here's everything we know so far about the upcoming Harry Potter series from the release date to filming schedule, cast and story.
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Harry Potter fans were ecstatic when it was announced by HBO that the hit book series, created by JK Rowling, would be transformed into a new TV series, exploring all the details missed in the films.
Since the initial announcement came in 2023, the details of the return of Harry Potter, Ron Weasley and Hermione Granger, details have been slowly released as they create the cast, plan the release date and organise the scripts.
Most recently, it was revealed that the Harry Potter TV series will start filming in the summer of 2025 at Warner Bros Studios Leavesden in Hertfordshire, the same place where the eight films were made.
From the release date of the Harry Potter TV series, to the cast, storylines and filming, here's everything we know so far.
When is the Harry Potter TV series coming out?
At the moment, the Harry Potter TV series does not have a released date, with the team behind the revival yet to begin filming.
Harry Potter TV series cast and rumours
Various characters for the TV series have been confirmed, including the three iconic roles of Harry, Ron and Hermione.
Dominic McLaughlin has been cast as Harry Potter, with Arabella Stanton as Hermione Granger and Alastair Stout will play Ron Weasley.
Elsewhere there are a number of Hollywood stars also taking part in the show including John Lithgow as Dumbledore, Paapa Essiedu as Severus Snape, Nick Frost as Hagrid, Janet McTeer as Professor McGonagall, Paul Whitehouse as Argus Filch and Luke Thallon as Professor Quirrell.
How will the Harry Potter TV series be different to the films?
Harry Potter fans will be delighted to know that, unlike the films, the TV series will include all the details from the books.
HBO have said that the decade-long series will be "a faithful adaptation of the iconic books" to "lead a new generation of fandom, full of the fantastic detail, much loved characters and dramatic locations that Harry Potter fans have loved for over 25 years".
It has been reported that there will be seven series of the Harry Potter show, with each series bringing to life each book in order, allowing the runtime for all the details the films missed.
Have they started filming Harry Potter TV series yet?
Filming for the Harry Potter TV series is yet to begin, however, it was announced that filming will begin in the summer of 2025 at Warner Bros Studios Leavesden in Hertfordshire.
HBO shared the message on social media: "Wands at the ready. The upcoming HBO Original Series, #HarryPotter, will be filming at Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden with production beginning in Summer 2025 and coming to Max."
Can you audition to be in the Harry Potter TV series?
Auditions for the roles of Harry Potter, Hermione Granger and Ron Weasley were open to the public, however, they have now closed.
According to reports, 32,000 children auditioned for the roles since they opened in September 2024, with the HBO casting team reviewing up to 1,000 tapes per day.
