Casting calls for the main stars of the forthcoming Harry Potter TV series have been announced.
In an advert circulating on social media, HBO says that it is looking for the lead star along with Hermione Granger and Ron Weasley.
The casting call goes on to say it is looking for children who will be between the ages of nine and 11 in April 2025 and who are residents of the UK and Ireland. The notice also says that casting will be inclusive to all races, ethnicities and gender identities.
The application requires the actors to submit two short self-tapes, including a short poem or story but nothing from Harry Potter.
It's official, the casting starts to find the new Harry, Ron and Hermione
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The second self-tape asks for “a short video telling us a bit about yourself, including your date of birth, height and where you live. In addition, please describe any family member, friend or pet that you are particularly close to. Please use your own accent. One minute maximum.”
The deadline for submission is October 31 and the casting call says the show will film in the UK during 2025-2026.
The show is expected to run for seven seasons, with each adapting one of the book’s in J.K. Rowling’s series. Rowling is also said to be involved with the series, which many fans recently objected to.
The author of the best-selling fantasy series has received criticism in recent years for being outspoken in her controversial views about the transgender community.
Some cast members of the original film series, including stars Daniel Radcliffe and Emma Watson have spoken out in support of the trans community, clarifying that their views are not aligned with Rowling’s. For this, the author recently said she does not forgive the actors.
It was recently announced that the series would have Succession duo Francesca Gardiner as its writer and showrunner, and Mark Mylod as director on multiple episodes.
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