It’s almost time for fans to return to Hogwarts, as the release date for HBO’s Harry Potter series creeps closer.
The show, which will reimagine J.K. Rowling’s Wizarding World for a new generation, is set to premiere this Christmas with a fresh take on the author’s first novel, Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone.
Dominic McLaughlin will play the titular wizard, taking over from Daniel Radcliffe. Originally from Lanarkshire, the young actor beat out more than 32,000 other children to land the role, with his previous credits including Sky film Grow, which he starred in alongside Nick Frost, the new Rubeus Hagrid.
The open casting call found the perfect Ron Weasley and Hermione Granger in Alastair Stout and Arabella Stanton, respectively. As for the professors and parents in Harry Potter, notable cast members include John Lithgow as Headmaster Albus Dumbledore, Paapa Essiedu as Professor Severus Snape, Janet McTeer as Professor Minerva McGonagall, with Bel Powley and Daniel Rigby as Harry’s Aunt Petunia and Uncle Vernon Dursley.
With so many new names and faces set to appear in the HBO series, here is the full cast for the show side by side with their film equivalent.
17. Molly Weasley — Katherine Parkinson (TV) & Julie Walters (films)
Another of the most iconic characters from the Harry Potter series is Molly Weasley. The matriarch of the red-headed family, Katherine Parkinson will take over the role from the one and only Julie Walters. Parkinson is known for her roles in shows such as The IT Crowd, Doc Martin and more. | Getty Images
18. Lucius Malfoy — Johnny Flynn (TV) & Jason Isaacs (films)
Johnny Flynn will appear in the new Harry Potter series as Lucius Malfoy, the father of Harry’s nemesis Draco. Flynn, whose past credits include films such as Emma, The Outfit and Stardust, Jason Isaacs originated the role in the film series. | Getty Images
19. Filius Flitwick — Warwick Davis (TV) & Warwick Davis (films)
So far the only actor from the films to return for the TV series, Warwick Davis will reprise his role as goblin teacher Filius Flitwick. | Aidan Monaghan/HBO/Getty Images
20. Griphook — Leigh Gill (TV) & Warwick Davis (films)
On that note, Warwick Davis also played the banker Griphook in the films, however for the TV show Leigh Gill will take over. | Getty Images