Harry Potter Weasley Children Casting Revealed
- Filming is well underway at Warner Bros.' Leavesden Studios in the U.K.
- Tristan Harland will portray fred Weasley, with Gabriel Harland as his twin brother, George.
- The casting continues to generate buzz, with the question remaining as to who will take on the role of Bill Weasley, the eldest Weasley son previously played by...
The Weasley Family Takes Shape: Casting News for HBO’s ‘Harry Potter’ Series
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Published August 19, 2025
A New Generation of wizards
Filming is well underway at Warner Bros.’ Leavesden Studios in the U.K. for HBO’s highly anticipated “Harry Potter” series, and the casting announcements continue to build excitement. The latest reveals focus on bringing the beloved weasley family to life, specifically filling the roles of Ron Weasley’s siblings: Fred, George, Percy, and Ginny.
Tristan Harland will portray fred Weasley, with Gabriel Harland as his twin brother, George. Ruari Spooner is set to play the aspiring Percy Weasley, and Gracie Cochrane will embody the fiery Ginny Weasley. A recent Instagram post from HBO showcased the four new actors alongside Alastair Stout, who has been cast as Ron Weasley, in a casual selfie, giving fans a first glimpse of the on-screen family.
“Charlie’s in Romania at the moment but will be joining us soon enough…”
The casting continues to generate buzz, with the question remaining as to who will take on the role of Bill Weasley, the eldest Weasley son previously played by Domhnall Gleeson in the films.
the Core Trio and Supporting Cast
HBO has already unveiled key members of the central cast. Dominic McLaughlin will star as the titular Harry Potter,a role he secured after an extensive search involving over 30,000 applicants. Arabella Stanton will portray Hermione Granger, and Alastair Stout will play Ron Weasley.fans were also given a first look at Nick Frost as the beloved groundskeeper, Rubeus Hagrid, showcasing a notably different interpretation of the character.
Beyond the central trio and the Weasleys, a stellar supporting cast has been assembled, including:
- John Lithgow as Albus Dumbledore
- Janet McTeer as Minerva McGonagall
- paapa Essiedu as Severus Snape
- Katherine Parkinson as Molly Weasley
- Lox Pratt as Draco Malfoy
- Johnny Flynn as Lucius Malfoy
- Leo Earley as Seamus Finnigan
- Alessia Leoni as Parvati Patil
- sienna Moosah as lavender Brown
- Bertie Carvel as Cornelius Fudge
- Bel Powley as Petunia Dursley
- Daniel Rigby as Vernon Dursley
- Rory Wilmot as Neville Longbottom
- Amos Kitson as Dudley Dursley
- Louise Brealey as Madam Rolanda hooch
- Anton Lesser as garrick Ollivander
Production timeline and Creative Vision
The ambitious series, led by showrunner and writer Francesca Gardiner (“His Dark Materials,” “Killing Eve”) and director Mark Mylod (“Succession”), is planned as a seven-season adaptation, with each season dedicated to one of J.K. Rowling’s original novels. Filming for the first season is expected to continue until spring 2026, followed by the start of production for Season 2 shortly thereafter. The premiere is currently slated for 2027 on HBO and HBO Max.
J.K. Rowling, alongside Neil Blair and ruth Kenley-Letts of Brontë Film and TV, and david Heyman of Heyday Films, will serve as executive producers, ensuring a close connection to the source material while allowing for a fresh interpretation for a new generation.