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JK Rowling weighs in on Harry Potter casting news

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The Independent UK

Harry Potter has cast Harry, Ron and Hermione – good luck to them, they’re going to need it

COMMENT: It sounds like the acting gig of the century. But, asks Phil Harrison, will the rebooted Harry Potter series end in tears for its young stars?

The Independent UK

JK Rowling says she ‘couldn’t be happier’ about Harry Potter casting announcement

Controversial author will serve as an executive producer on the forthcoming HBO TV adaptation, which is expected to debut in 2026

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Who are the new Harry Potter child actors? HBO casts leads for reboot

Child actors can expect their lives to be transformed by the coveted roles

The Independent UK

Harry Potter TV series reveals new young actors for Harry, Hermione and Ron

The HBO Original Harry Potter television series has cast screen newcomers Dominic McLaughlin in the role of Harry Potter, Arabella Stanton as Hermione Granger and Alastair Stout as Ron Weasley.

Euronews

Harry Potter: Every actor cast in the new HBO TV adaptation

The show will likely debut in late 2026 or early 2027

The Independent UK

New Cast For Harry, Hermione And Ron For Upcoming Harry Potter Series Divides The Internet

"Protect them from the deluge of hate they're about to get."

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West End star beats 32,000 hopefuls to land top Harry Potter series role

The actor who is playing Hermione has previously starred in Matilda: The Musical

Evening Standard

Harry Potter TV series reveals first look at young actors cast for Harry, Ron and Hermione roles

Harry, Ron and Hermione have been cast for the new Harry Potter TV series on HBO.

WhatToWatch

'Harry Potter' HBO TV series finds its Harry, Ron and Hermione — meet the new golden trio

Newcomers to star as Harry, Ron, and Hermione in HBO's highly anticipated reboot

Tom’s Guide

Harry Potter: three leads announced for HBO’s new TV series

Newcomers will be playing the three leads, joining John Lithgow, Paapa Essiedu and Janet McTeer

The Guardian - US

Harry Potter series casts Hermione, Ron and Harry

A casting call, announced in September, saw around 32,000 children audition for the lead roles.

Evening Standard

The new Harry, Hermione and Ron have finally apparated for HBO's Harry Potter TV series

HBO has revealed the three child actors who'll play Hermione, Harry, and Ron in Harry Potter's TV adaptation.

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