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HBO has officially started production on its new “Harry Potter” television series, which is planned to take a full decade to complete.
The first photo of Dominic McLaughlin as Harry Potter was released on July 14, confirming that filming is underway at Warner Bros.
Filming is taking place at Leavesden Studios in Hertfordshire, United Kingdom—the same location where the original eight films were shot.
HBO describes the show as “a faithful adaptation of the beloved 'Harry Potter' book series by author and executive producer J.K. Rowling.”
Each season will focus on one of the seven books. The series is set to premiere in 2027 and will be available on HBO and Max in select countries, including Germany, Italy, and the U.K.
Casey Bloys, HBO CEO, said the new version will allow “more space to explore the plot lines from the books,” which were condensed in the original films.
Scottish actor Dominic McLaughlin will play Harry Potter, joined by Arabella Stanton as Hermione Granger and Alastair Stout as Ron Weasley.
HBO announced that over 30,000 children auditioned for the lead trio. Stanton previously played Matilda in London’s “Matilda: The Musical, while Stout is new to acting”.
Several well-known actors have joined the cast in key adult roles:
Other child roles include Rory Wilmot as Neville Longbottom, Amos Kitson as Dudley Dursley, Leo Earley as Seamus Finnigan, Alessia Leoni as Parvati Patil, and Sienna Moosah as Lavender Brown.
Behind the scenes, HBO has confirmed Francesca Gardiner as writer and executive producer. Mark Mylod will direct multiple episodes.
Other department heads include Adriano Goldman (director of photography), Cate Hall (hair and makeup), Mara LePere-Schloop (production design), and Alexis Wajsbrot (visual effects).
In a nod to the original films, a restored steam locomotive named Wightwick Hall will serve as the Hogwarts Express.
The train was rescued from a scrapyard and restored over 40 years by volunteers at the Buckinghamshire Railway Centre.
It replaces Olton Hall, the engine used in the original movies, and will be used in filming for about six months.
Max, Warner Bros. Discovery’s global streaming platform, has been available in Türkiye since April 15, replacing BluTV.
The platform hosts HBO Originals, Max Originals, Warner Bros. films, DC content, and local Turkish productions.
According to Warner Bros. Discovery Türkiye’s Deniz Sasmaz Oflaz, the launch “marks a defining moment” in the company’s presence in Türkiye.
“We are not only bringing our world-class content to Turkish audiences,” she said, “we are also increasing our investment in local talent and productions that celebrate Türkiye’s unique culture.”
Max Türkiye offers two membership options:
Hepsiburada Premium members can access Max through a bundled, ad-supported model. Existing BluTV users were automatically migrated to Max, and new users can subscribe via mobile apps, smart TVs, or at Max’s official website.
The "Harry Potter' reboot will stream in 2027 exclusively on HBO and Max.
In Türkiye, Max is the official provider for HBO content, including “Harry Potter”, “The Last of Us”, “Dune”, and upcoming series like “IT: Welcome to Derry” and “A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms”.
For viewers in Türkiye, Max is currently the only legal way to watch the upcoming series. The platform also includes the original “Harry Potter” films, allowing fans to revisit the franchise before the new adaptation launches.
While fans will have to wait until 2027 for the first episode, the decadelong series promises a deeper, more detailed adaptation of the original novels.
The reboot has the potential to introduce the wizarding world to a new generation with a cast that blends new faces and veteran actors, a rebuilt Hogwarts Express, and streaming access now available in Türkiye and beyond.
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