The Big Three Have Finally Been Cast For The Upcoming HBO Harry Potter Series
10/10, no notes. Wow. When the casting call was put out for Harry, Ron and Hermione (specifically requiring them to be from the UK) we all knew it was going to be one of the hardest castings in history. People are SO attached to the original movies and cast, and when a fanbase like Harry Potter decides they don't like something? It becomes toxic. I'm a freak fan for sure, but thankfully I'm normal enough to recognize this was going to be an impossible job - and I think it's safe to say they nailed it.
Harry Potter - Dominic McLaughlin
Holy shit. This kid could be Daniel Radcliffe's son or younger brother. Borderline creepy how similar they look. Also, if I'm nitpicking? He's got GREEN EYES!!!! The only "issue" I ever had with Daniel is the fact his eyes were blue. That sounds so dumb unless you've read the books, where, Harry's eye color is a CONSTANT discussion. If "You have your mothers (green) eyes!" Unbelievable job.
Hermione Granger - Arabella Stanton
Another A1 choice. Arabella comes to the HP series after crushing it as Matilda on Broadway (in the UK) and has the brown, frizzy hair that our Hermione is famous for. I have FULL confidence in her knowing that she's previously played a precocious child. She'll seamlessly Levi-O-sa her way into the role.
Ron Weasley - Alastair Stout
Red hair? CHECK! Visually that's all we're looking for with Ron Weasley, and by god they did it again! They found another cute red headed kid! Personally, I love him for his name - Alastair. Real ones know that AlastOr is Professor Moody's first name, so....does he perhaps have Potterhead parents? Regardless, being cast as Harry Potter's best friend is no easy feat, and I'm so excited to watch their bestie chemistry throughut the series.
From where I stand, all signs are pointing to success. They wanted to cast age appropriate kids that will grow with the franchise, just as they did in the past, and so far they're crushing it. I've been feeling positive about this series since it was announced, and I continue to be HYPE for it as time goes on. 2026 about to be a huge year!!