HBO places out a casting call for to look for the brand new Harry, Ron, & Hermione for the upcoming Harry Potter TV series.

Almost twenty-five years in the past, newcomers Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, and Emma Watson have been forged to play Harry Potter, Ron Weasley, and Hermione Granger in what would develop into one of many largest film franchises of all time. Now, that course of begins yet again. HBO has been creating a brand new Harry Potter TV series, and an open casting call was not too long ago posted that’s inclusive of all races, ethnicities, and gender identities.

The casting call for the Harry Potter series is trying for youngsters who’re residents of the U.Ok. and Ireland and shall be between the ages of 9 and 11 in April 2025. “We are committed to inclusive, diverse casting,” the discover reads. “For each position, please submit certified performers, with out regard to ethnicity, intercourse, incapacity, race, sexual orientation, gender id, or every other foundation protected by regulation except in any other case particularly indicated.“

Those who’re are being requested to submit two quick self-tapes. The first includes studying a brief story or poem (it makes word not to decide on something from Harry Potter), and the second asks the actors to speak about themselves. “Please prepare a short poem or story of your choosing. It can be from your favourite book, a poem that you love, a monologue from a play or something you’ve created yourself. Please, nothing from ‘Harry Potter’. Please use your own accent. 30 seconds maximum!” the discover reads. “[The second is] a short video telling us a bit about yourself, including your date of birth, height and where you live. In addition, please describe any family member, friend or pet that you are particularly close to. Please use your own accent. One minute maximum.” The deadline for submissions is October thirty first with the series anticipated to shoot within the U.Ok. all through 2025-2026.

It was revealed earlier this summer time that Succession‘s Francesca Gardiner had been tapped to function author and showrunner, whereas Mark Mylod signed on to govt produce and direct a number of episodes. The challenge was initially developed for Max however made the leap to HBO (together with a wide range of different Max exhibits) in June.

Each season of the Harry Potter TV series is claimed to cowl one among J.Ok. Rowling’s novels, for a complete of seven seasons. While the flicks have been in a position to match quite a bit in, there have been loads of moments reduce from the novels that the TV series will lastly have the ability to convey to life. Last 12 months, the studio launched a press release saying, “Each season shall be genuine to the unique books and convey Harry Potter and these unimaginable adventures to new audiences world wide, whereas the unique, traditional and beloved movies will stay on the core of the franchise and accessible to look at globally.“