ANIDominic McLaughlin as Harry Potter in the upcoming HBO series set to release in 2027. Harry Potter HBO series will be released in late 2026 or early 2027. Announced during Warner Bros. Discovery’s April 2023 event, the show is now part of HBO's platform following a streaming service reshuffle. Filming begins in mid-2025, with a fresh cast leading the project.Harry Potter HBO Series How to WatchOriginally set for Max, the Harry Potter series will now stream on HBO. Warner Bros. Discovery confirmed the change during a streaming overhaul that also moved Welcome to Derry to HBO. CEO David Zaslav previously stated a 2026 release, but a late 2024 delay announcement has shifted the timeline to 2027.Harry Potter HBO Series Filming Filming will start in mid-summer 2025. The show is planned as a decade-long series with one season per book. Casey Bloys, HBO and Max Content Chairman, confirmed that the adaptation will stay true to the original book series. Each season will provide detailed storytelling, something not possible in the earlier films.Also Read: Rick and Morty Season 8: Episode 8 release date, time, episode schedule and where to watch in US, UKHarry Potter HBO Series Confirmed Cast MembersDominic McLaughlin will play Harry Potter. Arabella Stanton will play Hermione Granger, and Alastair Stout will play Ron Weasley. These actors were selected from more than 30,000 auditions. Showrunner Francesca Gardiner confirmed the selections and praised the efforts of casting directors Lucy Bevan and Emily Brockmann.Live EventsThe first official image of McLaughlin as Harry was released in July 2025. John Lithgow was the first actor cast, playing Albus Dumbledore. In the original films, Richard Harris and Michael Gambon previously portrayed the role.The following roles and actors have been confirmed:Janet McTeer as Minerva McGonagallPaapa Essiedu as Severus SnapeNick Frost as Rubeus HagridLuke Thallon as Quirinus QuirrelPaul Whitehouse as Argus FilchKatherine Parkinson as Molly WeasleyLox Pratt as Draco MalfoyJohnny Flynn as Lucius MalfoyLeo Earley as Seamus FinniganAlessia Leoni as Parvati PatilSienna Moosah as Lavender BrownBel Powley as Petunia DursleyDaniel Rigby as Vernon DursleyBertie Carvel as Cornelius FudgeRory Wilmot as Neville LongbottomAmos Kitson as Dudley DursleyLouise Brealey as Madam Rolanda HoochAnton Lesser as Garrick OllivanderOriginal Cast and Future AppearancesNo original lead actors from the films will return. A press statement confirmed the show will feature a new cast to reflect a new generation of fans. There may be rare cameos from supporting actors, but none are confirmed. Radcliffe, Watson, and Grint are not expected to appear due to public disagreements with JK Rowling.Also Read: Love Island: Beyond the Villa: Release date, time, cast, trailer, episode schedule, how to watch in US, Canada, UK, AustraliaHarry Potter HBO Series Plot and FormatThe series will follow the story across seven seasons, aligning with the books. It aims to dive deeper into plot lines and character development than the films could. Long-form television allows more time for world-building and narrative expansion.JK Rowling’s RoleJK Rowling is involved as an executive producer. HBO supports her involvement and stated it benefits the production. She holds rights to the Wizarding World and is compensated for any content related to it.Harry Potter HBO Series Release WindowThe show will air exclusively on HBO in the United States in 2027. Details for international distribution have not been released yet.FAQsWill Daniel Radcliffe or Emma Watson return to the Harry Potter TV show?No, the main cast from the films will not return. A new cast will lead the show.How many seasons will the Harry Potter series have?The show is expected to run for seven seasons, with each season covering one book.(You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel) Read More News onharry potter tv showhbo 2027harry potter castharry potter rebootjk rowlingharry potter seriesharry potter release dateharry potter filming 2025Harry Potter HBO series release datehow to watch Harry Potter HBO series (Catch all the US News, UK News, Canada News, International Breaking News Events, and Latest News Updates on The Economic Times.) Download The Economic Times News App to get Daily International News Updates....moreless (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel)Read More News onharry potter tv showhbo 2027harry potter castharry potter rebootjk rowlingharry potter seriesharry potter release dateharry potter filming 2025Harry Potter HBO series release datehow to watch Harry Potter HBO series(Catch all the US News, UK News, Canada News, International Breaking News Events, and Latest News Updates on The Economic Times.) Download The Economic Times News App to get Daily International News Updates....moreless