HBO’s Harry Potter television series has officially started production at Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden in the UK.
The first series of the much-anticipated TV adaptation of JK Rowling’s best-selling novels will debut in 2027 on HBO and HBO Max where it’s available, including in upcoming launch markets Germany, Italy and the UK.
The series revealed a first look at Dominic McLaughlin as Harry Potter wearing the character’s signature round glasses and school uniform. McLaughlin is joined by Arabella Stanton as Hermione Granger and Alastair Stout as Ron Weasley. The three young cast were chosen from more than 30,000 applicants for the roles.
The production has also announced its key department heads: Adriano Goldman (Director of Photography), Cate Hall (Hair and Makeup Designer), Paul Herbert (Stunt Coordinator), Mark Holt (SFX Supervisor), Mara LePere-Schloop (Production Designer), Naomi Moore (Set Decorator), John Nolan (Creature Effects Design Supervisor), Alexis Wajsbrot (VFX Supervisor) and Dom Sidoli (VFX Producer. They join the previously announced Holly Waddington (Costume Designer).
The series is written and executive produced by Francesca Gardiner. Mark Mylod will executive produce and direct multiple episodes of the series for HBO in association with Brontë Film and TV and Warner Bros. Television.
The series is executive produced by J.K. Rowling, Neil Blair, and Ruth Kenley-Letts of Brontë Film and TV, and David Heyman of Heyday Films.
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