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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.
And now they have announced who has been cast - three relative unknowns who will instantly to be propelled to global stardom.
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.
Here are all nine names currently confirmed for the television series set for a release in late 2026.
9. 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