In September, HBO posted an open casting name to search out its Harry, Ron, and Hermione for its upcoming Harry Potter TV sequence — and clearly, it has been fairly busy since then.
As reported by THR on Thursday, the sequence’ showrunner Francesca Gardiner and government producer Mark Mylod made a shock look at a Max showcase in London, revealing a couple of particulars concerning the progress of the upcoming present. Unsurprisingly, the castings of Harry, Ron, and Hermione are of specific curiosity, and Mylod mentioned a whopping 32,000 little one actors have auditioned for the roles within the so-called golden trio, initially portrayed by Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, and Emma Watson.
That leaves the inventive workforce with a lot of reviewing to do. According to Mylod, they plan to look at each audition, viewing between 500 and 1000 per day. He added that they have not “made any ultimate decisions, however we’re workshopping with a shortlist in January.”
Currently, the workforce’s plan is to start filming in Summer 2025. Outside of the primary three kiddos, Gardiner revealed a couple of different particulars about their ideas of the remainder of the forged, aiming to stay to their canonical ages. Specifically, per the THR report, Gardiner identified that Lily and James Potter had been 21 after they died, whereas Snape was in his 30s. It’s price noting that that is according to the rumored casting of Severus Snape: Paapa Essiedu, who’s at the moment 34.
Outside of Essiedu, the one different casting data we have gotten is who may doubtlessly play Albus Dumbledore. According to a Variety article from November, Mark Rylance is “on the high of the casting wishlist” for the Hogwarts headmaster.
Along with revealing these particulars concerning the Harry Potter present, HBO chief Casey Bloys additionally addressed a few of the controversy round it, particularly revolving round Harry Potter creator J.Okay. Rowling. After beforehand saying she’s been “pretty concerned” within the present’s growth, he added on the occasion, “I’m completely comfy with it and I’m not frightened about it. Look on the large success of the Hogwarts online game final yr. I’m not involved about client response.”
The Harry Potter TV present, which has reportedly been in growth since 2021, is claimed to be a “trustworthy adaptation” of Rowling’s novels. It’s been given a 10-year dedication by Warner Bros. and, whereas Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav beforehand mentioned it is set to debut someday in 2026, Bloys clarified extra just lately that it may premiere in early 2027.
Alex Stedman is a Senior News Editor with IGN, overseeing leisure reporting. When she’s not writing or enhancing, you will discover her studying fantasy novels or enjoying Dungeons & Dragons.
