After the jaw-droppingly perfect Harry Potter film franchise transported us to the magical land of Hogwarts, none of us thought we needed a rebooted series surrounding J.K. Rowling’s novels. But then HBO took up the responsibility to bring the Wizarding World back to life, and now we cannot help but talk about it.
Today, let’s dive into the bold choices and brand new faces hired by HBO, for this upcoming reboot. From the Golden Trio to the quirky Hogwarts staff, this new lineup is turning heads faster than a Quidditch snitch. So, whether you’re a Gryffindor loyalist or secretly rooting for the Slytherins, let’s meet the 18 new generations of cast hired for the iconic roles.
The brand new Golden Trio
We all grew up watching Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, and Rupert Grint bring the Golden Trio to life. Their chemistry, awkward teen years, and friendship goals became the heart of the original films. And now, HBO has picked three fresh faces to wear the lightning scar, bushy hair, and freckles.
- Harry Potter: Dominic McLaughlin
- Hermione Granger: Arabella Stanton
- Ron Weasley: Alastair Stout
This trio may be young, but they’ve got big (magical) shoes to fill. We’re excited to see how they make these legendary roles their own—will this Harry still hate homework? Will Hermione quote Hogwarts: A History again? Will Ron scream “Bloody hell!” with the same charm? Only time will tell.
New Hogwarts staff for Harry Potter reboot
Well, here comes the professors of Hogwarts—a mix of wisdom, chaos, and a little bit of cat petting.
From Michael Gambon’s powerful Dumbledore moments to Alan Rickman’s masterclass in slow-burn brilliance as Snape, the original staff felt like magical royalty. How can we forget Maggie Smith as the legendary McGonagall? But sadly, none of the iconic stars are alive to carry the reboot.
- Albus Dumbledore: John Lithgow
- Severus Snape: Paapa Essiedu
- Minerva McGonagall: Janet McTeer
- Rubeus Hagrid: Nick Frost
- Argus Filch: Paul Whitehouse
- Quirinus Quirrell: Luke Thallon
So now, HBO is giving us a brand new faculty, which looks spicy. From a legendary actor stepping into Dumbledore’s purple robes, to Snape’s new face promising a mix of intensity and depth—the Harry Potter reboot has recast Hagrid, Filch, and even Quirrell.
A fresh batch of Hogwarts students
Moving on with the Hogwarts student crew that gave us all the drama, friendship, and crushes we needed growing up. Tom Felton as Draco Malfoy was the perfect love-to-hate villain, while Matthew Lewis turned Neville from a nervous wreck to a total glow-up legend. And who could forget the twin chaos from Fred and George?
- Draco Malfoy: Lox Pratt
- Leo Earley: Seamus Finnigan
- Alessia Leoni: Parvati Patil
- Sienna Moosah: Lavender Brown
However, the HBO reboot is now bringing a new set of young witches and wizards, ready to stir up House rivalries, survive exams, and possibly dance awkwardly at the Yule Ball. From the new Draco enunciating “Potter”, to Lavender Brown and Parvati Patil back with more screen time, fans have high hopes for these next-gen magic-makers.
Other characters from the Wizarding World
Every good Wizarding World story needs its share of Ministry drama, family tension, and nosy Muggles—and Harry Potter delivered all of it. From the uptight Dursleys (Petunia and Vernon, we still haven’t forgiven you) to the suspicious Minister Cornelius Fudge, these side characters added layers to the wizarding world.
- Bertie Carvel: Minister for Magic, Cornelius Fudge
- Lucius Malfoy: Johnny Flynn
- Petunia Dursley: Bel Powley
- Vernon Dursley: Daniel Rigby
- Molly Weasley: Katherine Parkinson
The HBO reboot has now chosen a fresh batch of talented actors to step into these tricky roles. From the mysterious Lucius Malfoy to our favorite red-haired mom, Molly Weasley, this casting is giving us serious potential. And now, we can’t wait to see how this new cast brings them to life!
Harry Potter films are currently streaming in the US on HBO Max.
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