Los Angeles, 15 July

The makers of the upcoming series have started the production of the project, which is expected to release in 2027.

The upcoming series is based on novels by JK Rowling, and is described as a "more in-depth" adaptation of Rowling's books as compared to the eight-part film franchise.

It stars Dominic McLaughlin as Harry Potter, Arabella Stanton as Hermione Granger and Alastair Stout in the role of Ron Weasley. The characters were previously played by Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson and Rupert Grint.

HBO shared the news with a post on its official Instagram handle on Monday. The post featured McLaughlin, dressed as his character and holding a clapperboard, which had ‘14.07.25’ written over it. "First-years, step forward. The HBO Original Harry Potter series is now in production," read the caption.

The show is directed by ‘Succession’ fame Mark Mylod and will follow orphaned wizard Harry Potter entering Hogwarts and starting his battle with Lord Voldemor

Other actors in the series are John Lithgow, who will feature as Albus Dumbledore, Janet McTeer as Minerva McGonagall, Paapa Essiedu as Severus Snape, Nick Frost in the role of Rubeus Hagrid, Luke Thallon as Quirinus Quirrell and Paul Whitehouse as Argus Filch.