Draco Malfoy is stepping back into the spotlight as HBO prepares to reimagine the Harry Potter saga for a new generation. With production underway and casting news heating up, the upcoming series promises a fresh take on the beloved story — complete with new faces, deeper character arcs, and a renewed focus on staying true to the original books. Here’s everything we know so far about the series, the cast, and what fans can expect.
Harry Potter Series: What You Need to Know
HBO is officially bringing the magic of Hogwarts back to the screen — this time as a TV series. The upcoming Harry Potter reboot aims to take a fresh and more faithful approach to J.K. Rowling’s books, with each season dedicated to a single novel. That means seven seasons are in the works, starting with Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone.
The show promises to stay closer to the characters’ ages as written in the books, and explore the wizarding world with modern production and storytelling tools. With the original films leaving a lasting legacy, fans are curious — and cautiously excited — about how HBO will reinterpret the franchise for a new generation.
Harry Potter Series Cast: Draco Malfoy and More
One of the most buzzed-about announcements? The casting of Draco Malfoy. Rising star Lox Pratt will step into the role of the snarky Slytherin, while Johnny Flynn has been tapped to play his father, Lucius Malfoy.
Other notable cast members joining the series include:
- Dominic McLaughlin as Harry Potter
- Arabella Stanton as Hermione Granger
- Alastair Stout as Ron Weasley
- John Lithgow as Albus Dumbledore
- Janet McTeer as Professor McGonagall
- Paapa Essiedu as Severus Snape
- Nick Frost as Hagrid
- Bel Powley and Daniel Rigby as Petunia and Vernon Dursley
- Bertie Carvel as Cornelius Fudge
New casting announcements for the HARRY POTTER TV series!
· Katherine Parkinson as Molly Weasley
· Lox Pratt as Draco Malfoy
· Johnny Flynn as Lucius Malfoy
· Leo Early as Seamus Finnigan
· Alessia Leoni as Parvati Patil
· Sienna Moosah as Lavender Brown
· Bel Powley as Petunia… pic.twitter.com/y23VBu1gxH— Wizarding World Direct (@WW_Direct) June 9, 2025
This ensemble brings together veteran talent and fresh faces, giving the series a dynamic new energy while staying true to the spirit of the books.
Harry Potter Series HBO Release Date
While HBO hasn’t set an exact release date, the first season of the Harry Potter TV series is expected to premiere in the next couple of years. With a major cast now revealed and production underway, fans can expect more updates soon.
Stay tuned — and get ready to return to Hogwarts in a whole new way.
