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Season 2 of HBO’s Harry Potter series adds Arthur Weasley (Rafe Spall), Moaning Myrtle (Molly Hewitt-Richards), and Colin Creevey (Jasper Ambrose) to its cast as it adapts Chamber of Secrets; the broader lineup includes Kit Harington as Lockhart and other familiar Hogwarts characters ahead of the Dec. 25 HBO/Max debut.
HBO's Harry Potter TV series has cast Rafe Spall as Arthur Weasley, Molly Hewitt-Richards as Moaning Myrtle, and Jasper Ambrose as Colin Creevey for Season 2, with filming underway at Leavesden; the season also adds Kit Harington as Gilderoy Lockhart, Bonnie Hill as Ginny Weasley, Lenny Rush as Dobby, and Billy Barratt as Tom Riddle, among other returning cast members.
Gary Oldman says HBO's upcoming Harry Potter series should please fans with a more faithful, potentially word-for-word adaptation than the films, and Sirius Black may get more screen time once cast; Oldman remains grateful to have been part of the franchise amid JK Rowling’s controversial anti-trans remarks.
Tom Felton, back on Broadway as Draco Malfoy in Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, says fan reactions remain thrilling as Rupert Grint is set to reprise Ron Weasley on Broadway in February. Felton and Grint maintain a close friendship with the rest of the original cast, and Felton is excited for Grint's return. The piece also notes HBO’s upcoming Potter series casting Lox Pratt as Draco and argues the longer TV format can explore more of Draco’s story, with Felton not worrying about the scrutiny facing young actors.
Gary Oldman says HBO's Harry Potter TV series could be more satisfying than the films because it can include more character detail and stay closer to the source material; the series is set to debut Christmas 2026 on HBO and HBO Max, and Oldman applauds the original cast and director Chris Columbus for helping launch the franchise.
Lilly Wachowski told Variety that J.K. Rowling funds trans genocide and that consuming Harry Potter media funds anti-trans legislation; she also labeled Rowling and Elon Musk as “literal Nazis,” announced Anarchists United Foundation/Studio to fund diverse filmmakers, and praised Christopher Nolan’s casting of Elliot Page as allyship, ahead of HBO Max’s Harry Potter series premiere.
Lilly Wachowski says J.K. Rowling’s anti-trans politics fund 'trans genocide,' arguing that buying or consuming Harry Potter media indirectly finances anti-trans legislation. She even compares supporting the Potter franchise to backing Elon Musk’s Tesla, as HBO’s Harry Potter series promotion unfolds and Rowling remains an executive producer.
Windows 11 users using Bing Wallpaper may see a full-screen Harry Potter film promo on their desktop. Microsoft reportedly notes in-app promotional offers, and ad visibility can vary by region and wallpaper rotation, sparking backlash over turning the desktop into ad space and recalling past Bing Wallpaper nudges.
HBO Max revealed simplified Hogwarts house crests for the new Harry Potter TV series, prompting criticism from fans who say the minimalist logos abandon the ornate heraldry of the films and resemble AI-generated designs, sparking a debate about the decay of art in logo design.
HBO’s Harry Potter TV series Season 2 has cast three key roles: Billy Barratt as young Tom Riddle, Lenny Rush as Dobby, and Bonnie Hill as Ginny Weasley, with Kit Harington joining as Gilderoy Lockhart. Ginny is being recast after Gracie Cochrane’s departure. Production starts this fall, and Season 1 is set to debut Christmas on HBO Max, as the show continues to adapt material from Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets.
HBO’s upcoming Harry Potter series adds Dobby (Lenny Rush), Ginny Weasley (Bonnie Hill) and Tom Riddle (Billy Barratt) for Season 2, with Hill replacing Gracie Cochrane who exited the role; Season 2 will adapt Chamber of Secrets and is in pre-production at Leavesden Studios outside London, while Season 1 has wrapped and will premiere on HBO on December 25.
HBO’s upcoming Harry Potter series teases Luke Thallon as Professor Quirinus Quirrell in new press photos, with the character’s turban hinting at Voldemort’s possession that drives the Philosopher’s Stone story, as the adaptation gears up for a Christmas 2026 launch amid broader debates around the franchise and its creator.
The article highlights five details spotted in the HBO Harry Potter series trailer: a potential Lily and James Potter flashback, Hedwig's introduction, Trevor the toad and the Burrow, an upgraded, autonomous chess set, and Hermione's reimagined train entrance, while noting cast, showrunner, and a Christmas 2026 premiere.
HBO has released the official second teaser for its eight-episode Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone series; the first season will debut Christmas 2026 on HBO and be available to stream on HBO Max.
HBO released a second teaser for its ambitious Harry Potter TV series, which will adapt one book per season starting with Philosopher’s Stone; the cast includes Dominic McLaughlin as Harry, John Lithgow as Dumbledore, Janet McTeer as McGonagall, Paapa Essiedu as Snape and Nick Frost as Hagrid, with filming at Leavesden and Francesca Gardiner as showrunner, and Mark Mylod directing multiple episodes for a Christmas premiere.