Meet the Cast for HBO's 'Harry Potter' Series

Dominic McLaughlin as Harry Potter

Dominic McLaughlin will play Harry Potter. His only role until now was in the production Grow, where he acted alongside Nick Frost.

The role in the movies was played by Daniel Radcliffe.

Alastair Stout as Ron Weasley

Alastair Stout has no film or television credits yet, having only appeared in commercials.

He will play Ron Weasley, Harry's best friend, a role that Rupert Grint played in the films.

Arabella Stanton as Hermione Granger

Arabella Stanton is known for roles in stage musicals, such as Matilda, where she played the lead role in the 2023 and 2024 British seasons.

She will play Hermione, Harry's best friend, a role previously played by Emma Watson in the films.

John Lithgow as Albus Dumbledore

John Lithgow was the first name announced in the cast of the series. He will play Albus Dumbledore, headmaster of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, a role that, in the films, was played by Michael Gambon, Richard Harris, and also by Jude Law in a younger version.

John Lithgow is known for playing the Trinity Killer in Dexter, but he also appeared in the series 3rd Rock from the Sun, as well as films like Shrek, Interstellar, The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai, and Conclave.

Janet McTeer as Minerva McGonagall

Actress Janet McTeer will play Professor Minerva McGonagall, a role previously played by Maggie Smith and Fiona Glascott in her younger version in the films.

McTeer has appeared in productions such as the films The Menu and Me Before You, as well as series like Ozark and Kaos.

Papa Essiedu as Severus Snape

Papa Essiedu will play Severus Snape, known for being one of the antagonists of the saga and also a professor of Potions and, later, of Defense Against the Dark Arts. In the movies, actor Alan Rickman was responsible for his most famous version, but in the films there were also younger versions played by Benedict Clarke and Alec Hopkins.

Paapa Essiedu is known for roles in series such as I May Destroy You and Gangs of London. He also appeared in the film Back to the Sea.

Nick Frost as Rubeus Hagrid

Nick Frost will play Rubeus Hagrid, one of Harry's first allies in the saga and also the caretaker of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. In the films, actors Robbie Coltrane and Martin Bayfield played the role.

Frost is a well-known name for those who enjoy comedy. He starred in films such as Shaun of the Dead, Hot Fuzz, Paul, and also appeared in Attack the Block. More recently, on TV, he was the voice of the droid SM-33 in Skeleton Crew, a Star Wars series.

Lox Pratt as Draco Malfoy

Young actor Lox Pratt will play the antagonist Draco Malfoy, a role that Tom Felton played in the films.

Pratt has no acting experience beyond a small role in the series Lord of the Flies.

Katherine Parkinson as Molly Weasley

Actress Katherine Parkinson will play Molly Weasley, the matriarch of the Weasley family. In the films, she played Julie Walters.

Katherine Parkinson is known for her roles in The IT Crowd and Humans.

Anton Lesser as Garrick Olivaras

Anton Lesser will be Garrick Ollivander, owner of Ollivanders Wand Shop in Diagon Alley, London. In the movies, he was played by John Hurt.

Lesser recently appeared in Andor as Major Partagaz, and also starred in Pirates of the Caribbean as Lord John Carteret.

Bel Powley as Petunia Dursley

Bel Powley will play Petunia Dursley, the aunt who lives with Harry at the beginning of the story. In the films, the role was played by Fiona Shaw.

Powley starred in productions such as The Diary of a Teenage Girl and The Art of Being an Adult.

Daniel Rigby as Vernon Dursley

Daniel Rigby will play Vernon Dursley, Petunia's companion. In the movies, the role was played by the late Richard Griffiths.

Rigby has productions such as Flowers and Undercover in his curriculum.

Amos Kitson as Duda Dursley

Amos Kitson will be Dudley Dursley, the son of the "Muggle" family who torments Harry. In the films, the role was played by Harry Melling.

Luke Thallon as Professor Quirrell

Actor Luke Thallon will play Professor Quirrell, a character who stood out in the first film of the series, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone . In the movies, the role was played by Ian Hart.

Thallon, on the other hand, is still a relatively new star. The Harry Potter series will be his first major role, but he had a minor, uncredited role in Yorgos Lanthimos' film The Favourite.

Paul Whitehouse as Argus Filch

In the role of Argus Filch, another caretaker at Hogwarts, we have the actor Paul Whitehouse. In the films, he was played by David Bradley.

Whitehouse is a veteran British comedian who has also appeared in popular films such as Alice Through the Looking Glass and Corpse Bride.

Johnny Flynn as Lucius Malfoy

The role of Lucius Malfoy, Draco's father, is played by Johnny Flynn. In the films, it was played by Jason Isaacs.

Flynn has appeared in productions such as Emma, ​​Stardust, and Beast.

Alessia Leoni as Parvati Patil

Actress Alessia Leoni will play Parvati Patil, a witch of Indian descent. In the film adaptations, two actresses played the role: Shefali Chowdhury and Sitara Shah.

Sienna Moosah as Lila Brown

Sienna Moosah will play Lila Brown, a role previously played by Jessie Cave and Kathleen Cauley.

Bertie Carvel as Cornelius Fudge

Bertie Carvel will play Cornelius Fudge, Minister of Magic during important events. In the films, the role was played by Robert Hardy.

Bertie Carvel is an actor with roles in Babylon, Coalition, and The Tragedy of Macbeth.

Rory Wilmot as Neville Longbottom

Rory Wilmot will play Neville Longbottom. The role was played by Matthew Lewis in the film adaptation.

Wilmot has few production credits on his resume, having participated in one episode of FBI: International.

Louise Brealey as Madame Hooch

Louise Brealey will play Madame Hooch, the flying instructor at Hogwarts, a role played by Zoë Wanamaker in the films.

Brealey has appeared in productions such as Such Brave Girls, Lockwood & Co., and A Discovery of Witches.

Leo Early as Seamus Finnigan

Newcomer Leo Early will play Seamus Finnigan, Harry's classmate. In the films, he was played by actor Devon Murray.

Tristan and Gabriel Harland as Fred and George Weasley

The twins Fred and George Weasley will be played by Tristan and Gabriel Haaland. In the original version, the pair were played by James and Oliver Phelps.

Tristan worked on the series The Last Kingdom, where he played Esgar. His brother, Gabriel, played a younger version of the character Cnut.

Sirine Saba as Pomona Sprout

Actress Sirine Saba will play Herbology Professor Pomona Sprout. The character was originally portrayed by actress Miriam Margolyes.

Saba has participated in productions such as Doctor Who, The Midsomer Murders, and also in games, such as Diablo IV, Diablo Immortal, and Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown.

Brid Brennan as Poppy Pomfrey

Madam Pomfrey, the nurse in charge of the Hospital Wing, will be played by Brid Brennan. Originally, the character was played by Gemma Jones.

Brennan has appeared in productions such as Dancing with the Passions, Brooklyn, and Excalibur, the Sword of Power.

Elijah Oshin as Dean Thomas

Dean Thomas, a member of the Gryffindor Quidditch team and Dumbledore's Army, will be played by Elijah Oshin. In the original series, the character was played by Alfred Enoch.

Finn Stephens as Vincent Crabbe

The role of Vincent Crabbe, Draco Malfoy's friend, will be played by Finn Stephens. In the original production, he was played by Jamie Waylett.

William Nash as Gregory Goyle

Draco Malfoy's other "henchman," Gregory Goyle, will be played by William Nash in the series. In the films, Josh Herdman was responsible for taking on the role.

Richard Durden as Professor Binns

Richard Durden will play the only ghost who is part of the Hogwarts faculty: Professor Cuthbert Binns. In the books, Binns taught at Hogwarts in the 19th century, died in his sleep in his office, and simply never left.

He teaches History of Magic and has a reputation for being a boring professor. Binns was omitted from the original Harry Potter films, so Durden will mark the character's screen debut.

Leigh Gill as Griphook

Originally also played by Warwick Davis, this time Griphook, the Gringotts banker, will be played by Leigh Gill.

Gill played Babono in Game of Thrones and also appeared in Joker and Joker: Delirium of Two.