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See how 'Harry Potter' TV show cast compares to original films' stars

April 15, 2025Updated March 25, 2026, 5:36 p.m. ET
Arabella Stanton will play Hermione Granger, Dominic McLaughlin will play Harry Potter and Alastair Stout will play Ron Weasley in the new "Harry Potter" TV series for HBO . See how other new cast members compare to the actors who portrayed the "Harry Potter" characters on screen.
Arabella Stanton will play Hermione Granger, Dominic McLaughlin will play Harry Potter and Alastair Stout will play Ron Weasley in the new "Harry Potter" TV series for HBO. See how other new cast members compare to the actors who portrayed the "Harry Potter" characters on screen.
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The originals: Emma Watson as Hermione Granger, Daniel Radcliffe as Harry Potter and Rupert Grint as Ron Weasley in a scene from the third film, "Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban."
The originals: Emma Watson as Hermione Granger, Daniel Radcliffe as Harry Potter and Rupert Grint as Ron Weasley in a scene from the third film, "Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban."
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Alastair Stout as Ron Weasley, Dominic McLaughlin as Harry Potter and Arabella Stanton as Hermione Granger in HBO's "Harry Potter" TV reboot, coming in December 2026.
Alastair Stout as Ron Weasley, Dominic McLaughlin as Harry Potter and Arabella Stanton as Hermione Granger in HBO's "Harry Potter" TV reboot, coming in December 2026.
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Michael Gambon was Albus Dumbledore in most of the "Harry Potter" films. Richard Harris played Dumbledore in the first two films, his final roles before dying in 2002.
Michael Gambon was Albus Dumbledore in most of the "Harry Potter" films. Richard Harris played Dumbledore in the first two films, his final roles before dying in 2002.
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John Lithgow as Albus Dumbledore in the "Harry Potter" TV series reboot.
John Lithgow as Albus Dumbledore in the "Harry Potter" TV series reboot.
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Maggie Smith , who died in 2024, was Professor Minerva McGonagall in the film series.
Maggie Smith, who died in 2024, was Professor Minerva McGonagall in the film series.
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Janet McTeer as Minerva McGonagall in the "Harry Potter" TV series reboot.
Janet McTeer as Minerva McGonagall in the "Harry Potter" TV series reboot.
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Alan Rickman, who died in 2016, portrayed Professor Severus Snape in the film series.
Alan Rickman, who died in 2016, portrayed Professor Severus Snape in the film series.
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Paapa Essiedu as Severus Snape in the "Harry Potter" TV series
Paapa Essiedu as Severus Snape in the "Harry Potter" TV series
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The late Robbie Coltrane, who died in 2022, was Hagrid in the film series.
The late Robbie Coltrane, who died in 2022, was Hagrid in the film series.
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Nick Frost as Rubeus Hagrid in the "Harry Potter" TV series.
Nick Frost as Rubeus Hagrid in the "Harry Potter" TV series.
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Tom Felton as Draco Malfoy in "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone."
Tom Felton as Draco Malfoy in "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone."
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Lox Pratt as Draco Malfoy in the "Harry Potter" TV series reboot.
Lox Pratt as Draco Malfoy in the "Harry Potter" TV series reboot.
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Ian Hart played Professor Quirrell in "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone."
Ian Hart played Professor Quirrell in "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone."
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Luke Thallon will play Quirinus Quirrell, the professor of Dark Arts from the first book, "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone."
Luke Thallon will play Quirinus Quirrell, the professor of Dark Arts from the first book, "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone."
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Harry Melling starred as Dudley Dursley alongside Richards Griffiths as Vernon Dursley and Fiona Shaw as Petunia Dursley in "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" and the rest of the films.
Harry Melling starred as Dudley Dursley alongside Richards Griffiths as Vernon Dursley and Fiona Shaw as Petunia Dursley in "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" and the rest of the films.
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Amos Kitson as Dudley Dursley in the "Harry Potter" TV series.
Amos Kitson as Dudley Dursley in the "Harry Potter" TV series.
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Daniel Rigby as Vernon Dursley and Bel Powley as Petunia Dursley in the "Harry Potter" HBO TV series.
Daniel Rigby as Vernon Dursley and Bel Powley as Petunia Dursley in the "Harry Potter" HBO TV series.
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Jason Isaacs played Lucius Malfoy in the film series.
Jason Isaacs played Lucius Malfoy in the film series.
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Johnny Flynn will portray Lucius Malfoy.
Johnny Flynn will portray Lucius Malfoy.
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Julie Walters starred as Molly Weasley in the movies.
Julie Walters starred as Molly Weasley in the movies.
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Katherine Parkinson will portray Molly Weasley.
Katherine Parkinson will portray Molly Weasley.
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Paul Whitehouse will have a recurring role as Argus Filch.
Paul Whitehouse will have a recurring role as Argus Filch.
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David Bradley played Argus Filch in the film series.
David Bradley played Argus Filch in the film series.
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