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Emma Watson’s dad issues urgent warning to new Harry Potter actors

‘As a parent, you have to be scared,’ actor’s father said

The Independent UK

Meet the New Harry Potter Cast: HBO Reveals Who's Playing Hermione Granger and More

HBO's Harry Potter reboot casts newcomers Dominic McLaughlin, Arabella Stanton, and Alastair Stout as the new Harry, Hermione, and Ron — introducing a fresh, age-accurate trio ahead of the series' 2026 premiere.

International Business Times UK

Game of Thrones child star Isaac Hempstead Wright gives warning to new Harry Potter actors

‘What a ride they’ve got in store,’ star said

The Independent UK

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HBO's Polarizing Harry Potter Remake Just Cast Its Leading Roles

HBO has locked down a cast of fresh faces for its Harry Potter remake.

Inverse

OPINION - Harry Potter and the curse of fame: why I'm scared for the fresh batch of child stars like Arabella Stanton

Dominic McLaughlin, Arabella Stanton and Alastair Stout have just been cast as Harry Potter, Hermione Granger and Ron Weasley, stars of an upcoming HBO series that will turn Harry Potter into a seven season TV show. The three children are, at maximum, 11 years old, and their lives will never…

Evening Standard

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?

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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

The Independent UK

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: Meet the new cast for HBO’s TV adaptation

Wizarding World will be back on our screens this Christmas

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."

Bored Panda

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.

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Tom’s Guide

'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

The Guardian - US

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

Evening Standard

Harry Potter series casts Hermione, Ron and Harry

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

TechRadar

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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