As you know, The Harry Potter universe has started up again with an expected television adaptation that prepares the Max platform. This series, which promises to bring the magic of JK Rowling's books to the screen in greater detail than the films, is scheduled to premiere in late 2026 or early 2027 and while that date arrives, it continues to announce details and news, such as the new faces that have been confirmed for its cast. And after meeting the three protagonists (Dominic McLaughlin as Harry Potter; Arabella Stanto, who will play Hermione Granger; and Alastair Stout, who will take on the role of Ron Weasley), we now have the arrival of nine more performers. That's nothing.,
Nine signings that expand the cast
The recent announcement of nine actors added to the cast has revealed who will play key characters in the story. Catherine Parkinson -below these lines- will play Molly Weasley, the loving mother of the Weasley clan and a protective figure for Harry. Daniel Rigby y Bel Powley They will also give a face to Vernon and Petunia Dursley, Harry's tough uncles and aunts, in charge of his upbringing in the world. Muggle.
In the field of Ministry of Magic, Bertie Carvell will be in charge of playing Cornelius Fudge, a character who accompanies the saga for a good part of the plot. malfoy family is represented by Johnny Flynn like Lucius and the young man Lox Pratt like Draco, Harry's usual rival at Hogwarts.
The series also incorporates other regular characters among the students, announcing Leo Earley as Seamus Finnigan, Alessia Leoni in the role of Parvati Patil and Sienna Moosah like Lavender Brown, all of them companions in the Gryffindor house and with a prominent presence throughout the books.
Technical team and vision of the series
Remember that behind the cameras, the series has Francesca Gardiner (Succession) as head writer and showrunner, accompanied by the director Mark Mylod, both also in charge of executive production. JK Rowling She is actively involved in the project as an executive producer, ensuring that the adaptation maintains the original essence of the literary saga.
The production is the result of a collaboration between HBO, Brontë Film and TV, Warner Bros. Television, and Heyday Films. According to sources from the platform itself, the goal is adapt each book to a season, thus ensuring greater fidelity to the original material and allowing for the development of characters and plots in much more detail than was possible in the big-screen version.
A cast that unites experience and emerging talent
The main cast is completed with veteran faces and internationally known names. John lithgow will play the iconic Hogwarts headmaster, Albus Dumbledore, while Janet mcteer Minerva McGonagall takes over as professor and Paapa Essiedu joins as Professor Severus Snape. Other recent signings include Nick Frost like Rubeus Hagrid, Luke Thallon as Quirinus Quirrell and Paul Whitehouse in the role of Argus Filch.
Special attention has been generated by the choice of Arabella Stanton as Hermione Granger. This actress has some experience in West End musicals such as Matilda, but certainly a viral video of her audition -below these lines- has been the one that has ended up convincing the public, due to his outstanding talent and the naturalness with which he embodies the spirit of the character.
Clip of Arabella from her acting school!
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With a decade ahead in the planning of the series, which is proposed to cover seven seasons -one for each book- the anticipation keeps growing. Each cast confirmation sparks interest and conversation among fans, who eagerly await to enjoy this new era within the harry potter universe. And the adaptation promises to give new life to characters and a story that are already essential in the popular culture. What a thing hype