Finally, the wait is over! The young actors who will breathe new life into the characters of Harry Potter, Hermione Granger, and Ron Weasley in the upcoming series made their first official joint appearance. The event took place in London at a ceremonial event dedicated to the launch of HBO Max in the UK and Ireland. Twelve-year-old Dominic MacLoughlin, who has the honor of playing the 'boy who lived', eleven-year-old Arabella Stanton, and her peer, eleven-year-old Alastair Stout, posed for camera flashes with beaming smiles.

First Public Appearance

Of course, the appearance of these young talents did not go unnoticed by the public! The internet literally exploded with discussions: users warmly noted the striking resemblance of the new actors to their predecessors from the legendary film saga about the boy wizard. However, alongside the excitement, there are also notes of concern — many express a sincere hope that the sometimes ruthless world of show business will not break these fragile souls in the future. "They look cute and happy. I hope their parents and the adults around them will continue to protect them throughout this journey," "They are so tiny! They remind me so much of the original cast. Dominic has the same look as Daniel (Daniel Radcliffe, the first actor to play Harry Potter — Ed.)," "Honestly, the original actors' memories of working on 'Harry Potter' comfort me: they have no regrets about it. I hope these three will feel the same way," users on Reddit share their thoughts.

Details About the Series

By the way, fans have already had a chance to appreciate the first intriguing teaser trailer of the series. The premiere of the first season of the HBO project, titled 'Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone', is expected to take place on Christmas Day, December 25, 2026, on the Max platform. It will include eight thrilling episodes. The very J.K. Rowling, who gifted the world this magical universe, is actively involved in the creation of the series as an executive producer. However, the project has already made waves and found itself at the center of controversy. For instance, the casting of Black actor Paapa Essiedu in the iconic role of Professor Severus Snape has sparked a furious negative reaction online, and the actor himself admitted that he even receives threats because of it.