Harry Potter child stars set to take home staggering pay cheques for HBO series as filming begins
HBO has officially announced the cast for its upcoming Harry Potter television series, revealing the three young actors who will portray the beloved golden trio.
Dominic McLaughlin will take on the titular role of Harry Potter, whilst Arabella Stanton has been cast as Hermione Granger and Alastair Stout will play Ron Weasley.
The trio will join established actors, including John Lithgow as Albus Dumbledore and Nick Frost as Rubeus Hagrid in the confirmed cast.
The young performers follow in the footsteps of Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, and Rupert Grint, who portrayed the characters in the original film franchise.
JK Rowling has expressed her delight with the casting choices, taking to social media to share her approval.
The author posted on her X account, declaring: “All three are wonderful. I couldn’t be happier.”
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This endorsement comes after Rowling had previously clashed with some of the original Harry Potter film stars over political differences, including topics such as trans rights.
Her positive reaction to the new cast suggests strong confidence in the young actors’ abilities to bring the beloved characters to life in the upcoming HBO series.
Brand expert Nick Ede has predicted the young actors could earn substantial sums from the series, suggesting they have “hit the jackpot” with their casting.
Speaking to The Daily Mail, Ede estimated: “I can imagine them at least being paid £1million per series to begin with. And then you could even see them commanding £10 to £20m each by the end of the seventh season – or even more.”
He drew comparisons to the original films, noting: “Daniel Radcliffe was paid £1m for his first film and that went up to £50m for the last two.
“It’s not just the financial gain but the global fame will also bring endorsements and deals for them.”
Showrunners Francesca Gardiner and Mark Mylod have praised the extensive casting process that led to the trio’s selection.
The duo confirmed: “After an extraordinary search led by casting directors Lucy Bevan and Emily Brockmann, we are delighted to announce we have found our Harry, Hermione, and Ron.”
They added: “The talent of these three unique actors is wonderful to behold, and we cannot wait for the world to witness their magic together onscreen.
“We would like to thank all the tens of thousands of children who auditioned.
“It’s been a real pleasure to discover the plethora of young talent out there.”
Filming is expected to commence this summer, with the series set to debut in 2026.