New Harry Potter series launches casting call

HBO has officially launched a casting call for its highly anticipated Harry Potter TV series, inviting young actors from the UK and Ireland to audition for the iconic roles of Harry, Ron, and Hermione. The casting call, confirmed by HBO to Variety, seeks children aged between nine and 11 as of April 2025.

The network has emphasized its commitment to inclusive and diverse casting, encouraging applicants from all backgrounds to audition without regard to ethnicity, gender, or other protected characteristics. The casting process requires candidates to submit two self-tapes: one featuring a short poem or story (unrelated to Harry Potter) and another where they introduce themselves, including details like their date of birth, height, and place of residence. Applicants are also encouraged to use their natural accents in the videos.

The series, which will film in the UK during 2025-26, is expected to span seven seasons, each adapting one of the beloved Harry Potter books by J.K. Rowling. Francesca Gardiner and Mark Mylod, known for their work on “Succession,” are set to serve as the show’s writer and director, respectively.

In a nod to the original film series, Daniel Radcliffe, who played Harry Potter, expressed his excitement for the new adaptation but indicated he is unlikely to make a cameo, stating, “I think they very wisely want a clean break.”

The original films, which catapulted Radcliffe, Emma Watson, and Rupert Grint to stardom, began casting in 2000. Grint, then 12, famously landed his role after responding to an open casting call featured on Newsround. As the new series gears up, it offers a fresh opportunity for a new generation of actors to step into the magical world of Hogwarts.