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The new Harry Potter TV show, which will come out soon on HBO, has found its three main child actors. These actors will play the roles of Harry Potter, Hermione Granger, and Ron Weasley. The show is based on the famous books by J.K. Rowling and the original movies that starred Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, and Rupert Grint.
The people making the show have chosen three young actors: Dominic McLaughlin as Harry, Alastair Stout as Ron, and Arabella Stanton as Hermione. These actors are expected to be part of the series for up to 10 seasons, depending on how the show goes.
The makers said in a statement that these kids are special and wonderful to watch. They also shared that over 32,000 children auditioned for the three main roles. Since the original actors are loved by people all over the world, it was a big challenge to pick new kids who could take on the same roles and still win the audience’s hearts.
The creator of the new series, Francesca Gardiner, along with the director of the first season, said they were very happy with the final choice. They thanked the casting team for their hard work and said they were excited for everyone to see the new Harry, Ron, and Hermione. They also thanked all the children who sent in auditions, saying it was amazing to see so much young talent.
The casting process took several months. Children had to send two acting videos. They were also asked to talk about someone they are close to, like a family member, friend, or even a pet. This helped the casting team understand their emotions and personality better.
Filming for the show is expected to start in the summer. The three new actors are still new to the acting world but have done some small roles before. Dominic McLaughlin will appear in a BBC show called Gifted. Arabella Stanton has already played Matilda in the stage version of Matilda The Musical. Even though they’re not very experienced, they are ready to take on these big roles.