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HBO’s ‘Harry Potter’ Show Casts Draco Malfoy And 8 Other Characters

  • HBO announced casting nine actors for key roles, including Draco Malfoy and Molly Weasley, in the upcoming Harry Potter TV series set to debut in 2027.
  • The casting process involved a large-scale audition held by HBO last year, attracting over 32,000 submissions to select primarily new actors for key roles.
  • Newcomer Lox Pratt will play Draco Malfoy, Katherine Parkinson will portray Molly Weasley, and Johnny Flynn will appear as Lucius Malfoy among others.
  • Filming for the series is scheduled to begin in mid-2025 at the Leavesden studios, with plans to adapt one book per season over the course of ten years.
  • This faithful adaptation, executive produced by J.K. Rowling, aims to bring Harry Potter's story to new audiences while retaining the beloved characters and details.
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Lox Pratt will play the role of Draco Malfoy in the new HBO series. The streaming service announced this on Tuesday. In addition to the young actor, eight other names were announced.

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