In July 2025, HBO and Warner Bros. began filming their highly anticipated series based on the Harry Potter books. The production, led by showrunner Francesca Gardiner (known for The Dark Matter) and director Mark Mylod(Succession), takes place at the iconic Leavesden Studios in the UK, where the original films were shot. .
HBO’s strategy is ambitious: to adapt each of the seven books, dedicating a season to each title, with a budget in excess of $200 million per season.
Dominic McLaughlin: the new face of Harry Potter

Young Dominic McLaughlin, aged around 11, was chosen from more than 30,000 children in an international casting call that included the UK and Ireland. The production made his casting official in May 2025.
McLaughlin is a Scottish actor who trained at Performance Academy Scotland from 2020.
His first credits include the film Grow (alongside Nick Frost) and the BBC series Gifted, both scheduled for release in 2025.
On July 14, a first photo of the actor wearing the Gryffindor uniform, round glasses and the iconic scar was revealed.
The image caused a mix of excitement and comparisons among fans, who praised its literary fidelity, including the green eye color that matches J.K. Rowling’s original description.
The new trio and supporting cast

Together with Dominic, they form the new “golden trio”:
Arabella Stanton as Hermione Granger, a young British actress with experience in West End musicals(Matilda, Starlight Express)..
Alastair Stout as Ron Weasley, with his first professional job confirmed by HBO.
The adult cast also looks solid: John Lithgow will be Dumbledore, Nick Frost will play Hagrid, Paapa Essiedu will be Snape, along with other names like Janet McTeer, Rory Wilmot, Amos Kitson and Anton Lesser.
Reasons to watch the series

For U.S. Hispanics, this new adaptation offers several reasons to be on the lookout:
Fidelity to the original: One season per book and a cast that reflects the details of the literary characters promises to revive the essence of Hogwarts.
Strategic release: The series premieres on HBO in 2027, allowing U.S. audiences to enjoy the saga in legal, Spanish-language formats, without relying on pirated versions.
Multicultural Inspiration: International casting promotes the idea that global productions can integrate talent from diverse backgrounds, inspiring young Hispanics to aspire to international roles.
La serie de Harry Potter tendrá varias temporadas y abordará con más profundidad todos los libros de la saga
Filming begins
Dominic McLaughlin, the new Harry Potter, leads an ambitious project faithful to Rowling’s books.
With a focus on narrative detail and a strong cast, HBO plans to captivate a new generation and longtime fans.
For the U.S. Hispanic community, it represents an opportunity to connect with magic in their language, and to recognize that large-scale projects can include diverse talent that is true to their cultural heritage.
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