Production on the highly anticipated Harry Potter reboot series has officially started and scheduled for a 2027 debut. According to HBO, the series will follow the same story, which follows the journey of Harry Potter, played by Dominic McLaughlin, as he manages his life as a wizard. Along the way, he will meet Ron, played by Alastair Stout, and Hermione, played by Arabella Stanton, who will be his closest and faithful companions. Furthermore, other students that the trio will interact with throughout the series will be Neville Longbottom, played by Rory Wilmot, and Draco Malfoy, played by Lox Pratt.

According to HBO, fans will not only be reintroduced to the Wizarding World but also to the iconic Dursley family, which has been recast. According to mxdwn, the new actors playing the Dursleys include Amos Kitson as Dudley, Bel Powley (The King of Staten Island, Wilding) as Petunia, and Daniel Rigby (Black Mirror, The Witchfinder) as Vernon.

According to mxdwn, the upcoming series has a star studded cast which includes Janet McTeer (Ozark, Kaos) as professor McGonegal, Paapa Essiedu (The Lazarus Project, Gangs of London) as Severus Snape, Nick Frost (Shaun of the Dead, Into the Badlands) as Hagrid, and John Lithgow (Shrek, Dexter) as Albus Dumbledore. We will also seeing more of the staff of Hogwarts such as the cat-loving caretaker, Filch, played by Paul Whitehouse (King of Thieves, The Fast Show), and Madam Hooch, played by Louise Brealey (Delicious, His Last Vow).

Fans can look forward to revisiting iconic settings, from the bustling Diagon Alley to the eerie Forbidden Forest, for an exciting journey. This is not just a reboot; it’s also a fresh way to introduce a new generation of viewers to the beloved fantasy franchise. This news will keep fans entertained as they await more details about the release date for the Harry Potter series.