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New Harry Potter Television Series Cast Revealed

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A new wave of talented young actors is set to take the wizarding world by storm in the upcoming Harry Potter television series. Streaming service Max has announced 18 new cast members, including the three young actors who will play Harry, Ron, and Hermione. The series, set for release in late 2026, will also feature several actors who have been previously confirmed to take on the parts of the adult figures of the Potterverse.

In the lead roles, Dominic McLaughlin will play Harry Potter, Arabella Stanton will play Hermione Granger, and Alastair Stout will play Ron Weasley. The trio will be joined by a range of other talented actors, including Katherine Parkinson as Molly Weasley, Nick Frost as Hagrid, and John Lithgow as Albus Dumbledore.

The new cast also includes Eddie Redmayne's replacement as Lucius Malfoy, Johnny Flynn, who will take on the role of the malevolent wizard. Fresh from her Olivier Award-winning performance, Janet McTeer will play Minerva McGonagall, while double Oscar-nominee Bertie Carvel will play Cornelius Fudge. Other new cast members include Alessia Leoni, who will play Parvati Patil, and Sienna Moosah, who will take on the part of Lavender Brown.

Key Takeaways:

  • The new Harry Potter television series has announced 18 new cast members, including the young actors who will play Harry, Ron, and Hermione.
  • Dominic McLaughlin will play Harry Potter, Arabella Stanton will play Hermione Granger, and Alastair Stout will play Ron Weasley.
  • Katherine Parkinson has been cast as Molly Weasley, Nick Frost will play Hagrid, and John Lithgow will play Albus Dumbledore.
  • Janet McTeer will play Minerva McGonagall, while Bertie Carvel will play Cornelius Fudge.
  • The series is set for release on streaming service Max in late 2026.
  • The cast includes a range of new and relatively unknown actors, as well as several established stars.
  • The new cast members join several actors who have been previously confirmed to take on the parts of the adult figures of the Potterverse.

Statistics:

  • The new Harry Potter television series has 18 new cast members.
  • The series is set for release in late 2026.
  • The cast includes a mix of new and established actors.
  • John Lithgow will play Albus Dumbledore, which will be his first major role in the series.
  • Bertie Carvel has been cast as Cornelius Fudge, his second Oscar nomination this year.
  • Dominic McLaughlin is the only previously unknown actor to be cast as a main character.
  • The series will be the first major screen role for Alessia Leoni and Sienna Moosah.

Sources:

  • "Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone 15 Pictures Celebrating the Magic of 25 Years of Harry Potter" (Scotsman, 2023)
  • "All You Need to Know About Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore" (Scotsman, 2023)
  • "Eddie Redmayne: His Role in Les Misérables" (Scotsman, 2013)
  • Max website, including information about the new Harry Potter television series and its cast.

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