HBO’s Harry Potter series is really happening, and now we know a few more names joining the cast. And honestly, this round of casting kind of brought things to life a bit more. They’ve added actors for the Malfoy family, the Dursleys, and Molly Weasley too. If you've been wondering who’s stepping into these pretty iconic roles—here’s the scoop.
Lox Pratt is playing Draco Malfoy. He's pretty new to the scene, so we’ll have to wait and see how he does. Johnny Flynn’s taking on Lucius Malfoy, and that one's getting a bit of buzz because he’s got that intense energy. Katherine Parkinson—yep, from The IT Crowd—is gonna be Molly Weasley. That casting actually feels kind of perfect, to be honest.
And then we’ve got Bel Powley as Petunia Dursley and Daniel Rigby as Vernon. Again, not your typical picks, but kind of interesting, right? Seems like the show's going for a balance of known faces and some fresh ones.
Here's Who's Playing Who
To make it easier, here’s a quick rundown of who’s been cast in which role:
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Draco Malfoy – Lox Pratt
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Lucius Malfoy – Johnny Flynn
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Petunia Dursley – Bel Powley
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Vernon Dursley – Daniel Rigby
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Molly Weasley – Katherine Parkinson
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Cornelius Fudge – Bertie Carvel
Some of these actors are already familiar to British TV fans, others are kinda newer, so there’s a mix. HBO seems to be playing the long game here—remember, this is a full series remake, not a movie. One season per book, so the characters will grow with the story over several years.
What Fans Are Saying
Okay so reactions online? Pretty mixed but mostly curious. Some fans are still kinda unsure if we even need a reboot of the series (totally fair), while others are getting excited now that faces are being attached to names. The casting of Draco and Lucius especially caught attention because, you know, those characters have a big presence even early on.
And a lot of people seem genuinely happy about Katherine Parkinson as Molly. It’s one of those castings that just feels warm, like it might really work. She’s got that mix of soft and tough that Molly needs.
There’s no trailer yet, and filming isn’t even starting until later this year, but this update at least makes it feel real now. Like yep—it’s actually moving forward.
When’s It Coming Out?
So here's what we know timeline-wise:
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Filming is expected to start in summer 2025
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The series will likely premiere in 2026
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Each season is supposed to follow one book, so seven seasons are planned (if it goes well)
There’s still a lot we don’t know, like who’s playing Sirius Black, Lupin, or the other professors. But they’re slowly rolling out the cast, and this is probably just the beginning.
