Mar 26, 2026 12:11pm IST
‘Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone’ Cast: Who’s Playing Whom in The Upcoming HBO Show?
After the conclusion of JK Rowling’s beloved fantasy novel “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2” in 2011, the iconic characters from Hogwarts are ready to reopen the doors for fans with HBO’s new show “Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone.”
HBO is now developing the Harry Potter books as a TV and streaming show. Ahead of the Christmas 2026 release, the makers dropped the teaser of the first season showcasing Harry’s childhood at his abusive uncle and aunt’s house, until he comes to know about his true identity and of his deceased parents.
The 129-second promo features the fresh cast, including Harry’s best friends Ron Weasley and Hermione Granger, along with the headmaster of Hogwarts, Albus Dumbledore.
Here’s the cast guide of who’s playing who in Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone:
Dominic McLaughlin as Harry Potter
The Young Actor will play Harry Potter, which gave Daniel Radcliffe global fame for portraying this iconic character.
Arabella Stanton as Hermione Granger
Arabella will feature as Hermione, one of the smartest students in Hogwarts and one of Harry’s two close friends.
Alastair Stout as Ron Weasley
Alaistar’s Ron is Harry’s best friend and a member of the Weasley wizarding family.
John Lithgow as Albus Dumbledore
John’s character is the headmaster of Hogwarts and one of the most powerful wizards.
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Nick Frost as Rubeus Hagrid
His character is a gamekeeper at Hogwarts, who also informs Harry that he is a wizard.
Janet McTeer as Minerva McGonagall
The transfiguration professor is also an animagus and can transform into a house cat at will. She was one of the early allies of Harry, Ron and Hermione.
Paapa Essiedu as Severus Snape
He is the head of the Slytherin House and an early adversary of Harry and his friends.
Lox Pratt as Draco Malfoy
Harry's rival is a believer that those who are born Muggles should be given an education at Hogwarts.
Apart from the above-mentioned cast, the show also stars Rory Wilmot as Neville Longbottom, Alessia Leoni as Parvati Patil, Leo Earley as Seamus Finnigan and Amos Kitson as Dudley Dursley.
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