It’s now been nearly 14 years since the eighth and final part of the Harry Potter film series hit cinema screens – Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 was released in 2011.
And it’s a remarkable 24 years since the first film in the series was released, introducing the world to the then little-known acting trio of Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson and Rupert Grint.
Since then three parts of the ‘Fantastic Beasts’ series, starring Eddie Redmayne, have been added to the Potterverse.
But now fans of the boy wizard have something new to look forward to, with a Harry Potter television series in the works.
Streaming service Max (formerly HBO Max) will be making it and last year had an open casting call for young actors from the UK and Ireland to play Harry, Ron and Hermione - with the three young unknowns set to be propelled to global stardom announced last month.
They join several actors who have been previously been confirmed to take on the parts of the adult figures of the Potterverse - including such loved figures as Hagrid and Snape.
And now another set of casting decisions have been announced - including Hogwarts pupils, teachers, and villains.
Here are all 18 names currently confirmed for the television series set for a release in late 2026.
13. Lox Pratt as Draco Malfoy
We don't know much about young actor Lox Pratt, who has been chosen to play Draco Malfoy. He will also soon be starring in a new BBC adaptation of Lord of the Flies, where he plays one of the main roles - villain Jack. | Contributed
14. Paul Whitehouse as Argus Filch
Comedian Paul Whitehousewill be playing Hogwarts caretaker Argus Filch, a role taken by David Bradley in the film version. His fellow 'Fast Show' sketch group member Mark Williams is already part of the Potterverse having played Arthur Weasley in the movies. Suits them. | Getty Images
15. Daniel Rigby as Vernon Dursley
Actor and comedian Daniel Rigby is best known for playing Eric Morecambe in the 2011 BBC television film Eric and Ernie - for which he won a BAFTA. He'll be playing Harry's useless uncle Vernon Dursley. | Getty Images
16. Alessia Leoni as Parvati Patil
The Harry Potter television series will be the first major screen role for newcomer Alessia Leoni. The young Italian actress was selected in a general casting call and will play Parvati Patil - the best friend of Lavendar Brown who attends the Yule Ball with Harry. She has a twin sister called Padma - who Alessia will presumably also play. | Contributed