HBO has announced an open casting call for the lead roles of Harry Potter, Ron Weasley, and Hermione Granger in its upcoming adaptation of J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter books. The casting call is open to residents of the UK and Ireland, with specific details provided for potential applicants.
Casting Call Details:
The search is aimed at children between the ages of 9 and 11 by April 2025. This suggests that the series will start by casting actors close in age to the characters in the first book.
Application Process:
Interested applicants are asked to submit a video reading a short poem or story, which should not be from Harry Potter, and the video must be 30 seconds or shorter. The deadline for applications is October 31, 2024. Applicants can apply through a specific casting agency’s website.
Production Timeline:
Filming is expected to begin in 2025. This aligns with the age requirement, ensuring the selected actors fit the character timelines for the planned series.
Series Overview:
HBO’s adaptation will follow a season-per-book format, remaining closely aligned with Rowling’s original novels. Francesca Gardiner has been announced as the showrunner, with Mark Mylod directing several episodes. Both have experience working on series like Succession and Game of Thrones.
This open casting call marks a key stage in the development of HBO’s Harry Potter series. Further updates will likely emerge as the project moves closer to production.
