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**Headline: HBO Reveals First Look at Young Harry Potter as Production Begins on Series Adaptation**
Los Angeles, CA – HBO has officially kicked off production on its highly anticipated “Harry Potter” television series, based on J.K. Rowling’s beloved novels. The network has released the first image of Dominic McLaughlin as Harry Potter, offering fans a glimpse into the visual interpretation of the iconic character.
Filming is underway at Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden in the U.K. and HBO has announced several new additions to the cast. Rory Wilmot will play Neville Longbottom, Amos Kitson will portray Dudley Dursley, Louise Brealey takes on the role of Madam Rolanda Hooch, and Anton Lesser will play Garrick Ollivander.
The series aims to adapt each book in the “Harry Potter” series into a full season. Previously announced cast members include Emmy winner John Lithgow as Albus Dumbledore, Oscar nominee Janet McTeer as Minerva McGonagall, Paapa Essiedu as Severus Snape, and Nick Frost as Rubeus Hagrid.
Alongside McLaughlin as Harry Potter, Arabella Stanton will play Hermione Granger, and Alastair Stout will portray Ron Weasley. Other cast members include Katherine Parkinson as Molly Weasley, Lox Pratt as Draco Malfoy, Johnny Flynn as Lucius Malfoy, Leo Earley as Seamus Finnigan, Alessia Leoni as Parvati Patil, Sienna Moosah as Lavender Brown, Bel Powley as Petunia Dursley, Daniel Rigby as Vernon Dursley, Bertie Carvel as Cornelius Fudge, Luke Thallon as Quirinus Quirrell and Paul Whitehouse as Argus Filch.
Francesca Gardiner serves as showrunner and executive producer, with Mark Mylod directing multiple episodes and also executive producing. J.K. Rowling, Neil Blair, and Ruth Kenley-Letts of Brontë Film and TV, and David Heyman of Heyday Films also serve as executive producers.
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