Hey Potterheads, grab your wands—HBO has dropped the very first official photo of young Dominic McLaughlin as Harry Potter, and it’s giving major Hogwarts vibes! Complete with round glasses, that unforgettable lightning-bolt scar, and the classic school robes, he’s ready to bring magic back to our screens Game Rant+15Omelete+15AP News+15.
Filming just kicked off at the iconic Leavesden Studios (where the original movies were shot), and HBO’s rolling out a faithful adaptation of J.K. Rowling’s world—no rushed edits here, folks! Each of the seven seasons will unfold one book at a time, starting all over from the beginning Wikipedia+1LOS40+1.
🎬 Who’s Helping Harry on This Adventure?
- Dominic McLaughlin as Harry Potter—11 years old, magic-ready, and totally adorable in that Gryffindor get-up .
- Arabella Stanton (Hermione) and Alastair Stout (Ron) complete the new golden trio Wikipedia+10Omelete+10The Economic Times+10.
- Legendary names joining the faculty: John Lithgow as Dumbledore, Janet McTeer as McGonagall, Paapa Essiedu as Snape, and Nick Frost as Hagrid (he’s rocking the giant coat like a champ!) EW.com+11Omelete+11The Times+11.
There’s also a crazy star-studded supporting cast: Luke Thallon (Quirrell), Paul Whitehouse (Filch), Lox Pratt (Draco), Bel Powley and Daniel Rigby (the Dursleys), and tons more magic-makers behind the scenes EW.com+3Omelete+3Vanity Fair+3.
🙌 Why We’re Totally Hyped
- Ultra-faithful storytelling: Every bit of the wizarding world is getting the spa treatment—seven seasons, one book at a time!
- Rowling’s smiling approval: She’s executive-producing, and even praised the scripts as “so, so good” Vanity Fair.
- Pure nostalgia: Leavesden Studios, familiar faces, sets like Privet Drive—total throwback energy EW.com.
📅 When Can We Start Binge-Watching?
Expect the big premiere sometime in 2027 (or maybe late 2026 in the UK). The magic is real, folks—HBO’s readying a multi-year adventure that’ll reignite fandom for all ages .
🧙♂️ Bottom Line
This first look has the fandom buzzing! It’s nostalgic, it’s fresh—it’s everything fans dreamed of and more. With a promising young cast, epic crew, and J.K. Rowling’s stamp of approval, it’s like the Wizarding World is leveling up for a whole new generation.
Stay tuned—and in the meantime, polish those wands and practice your spells!
Source: Rewritten with info from Omelete (first official image, cast details, set and production info) .
