HBO’s “Harry Potter” TV Show Begins Production with First Look at Harry, and New Cast and Crew Announcements

Hold onto your wands, witches and wizards; it’s finally happening! Production has officially kicked off on the long-awaited Harry Potter television series from HBO, and we now have our first peek. From more cast announcements to an all-star creative team, the wizarding world is gearing up for a spectacular return.

We have our first official look at Dominic McLaughlin as the boy who lived. An Instagram post shows him donning the iconic round glasses and Hogwarts robes for the first time, alongside the caption, “First-years, step forward. The HBO Original Harry Potter series is now in production.”

 

 

 
 
 
 
 
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Fans may be quick to point out the strong resemblance between the new Hogwarts robes and those from the original film series, with costume designer Holly Waddington appearing to be honoring the classic look while subtly updating it for a new era. Familiar details, like the House colors on the matching jumper and tie alongside flowing black robes, indicate that while this is a fresh take on the story, it’s still very much the Hogwarts we know and love.

We also have a new group of cast members joining the series, including Rory Wilmot as Neville Longbottom, Amos Kitson as Dudley Dursley, Louise Brealey (Sherlock) as Madam Rolanda Hooch, and Anton Lesser (Game of Thrones) as Garrick Ollivander.

 

 

 
 
 
 
 
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These new cast members join a growing group that already includes other Hogwarts students and Hogwarts professors

Also announced today on the official Harry Potter website, HBO has pulled together an elite team of creative department heads to shape every detail, including Adriano Goldman (The Crown) as director of photography, Cate Hall (His Dark Materials) as hair and makeup designer, Paul Herbert (Fantastic Beasts) as stunt coordinator, Mark Holt (The Batman) as SFX supervisor, Mara LePere-Schloop (The Alienist) as production designer, Naomi Moore (Chernobyl) as set decorator, John Nolan (The Dark Knight) as creature effects design supervisor, Alexis Wajsbrot (Doctor Strange) as VFX supervisor, Dom Sidoli (The Sandman) as VFX producer, and the previously confirmed Holly Waddington (Poor Things) as costume designer.

With an official premiere year of 2027 on HBO and HBO Max confirmed, it might feel like a lifetime away. But with production now underway at Warner Bros. Studios in Leavesden and several key cast members for the first season still yet to be revealed, the countdown to a new era of magic has truly begun.

Grace Hurley

I'm an animal-loving Ravenclaw with a Masters Degree in Writing and a passion for the Harry Potter universe since the age of five.