It’s happening: HBO is casting actors to play Harry, Ron and Hermione in new Harry Potter TV show
As a child of the 90s and early 2000s, I must confess that the news about the new Harry Potter TV show has me feeling like a mix of emotions – a potent brew of excitement, nostalgia, and apprehension, swirling together in my heart. It’s been over a decade since the magical world of Hogwarts graced our screens with its enchanting spell-casting and heartwarming camaraderie.
This is either going to be a rousing success or…something very different. HBO is officially casting the three main roles for its upcoming Harry Potter TV show, a from-the-ground-up adaptation of J.K. Rowling’s iconic book series about a boy wizard and his friends being whisked off away to a magical boarding school and battling the forces of darkness. Of course, eight movies adapting Rowling’s seven books already exist. The pitch for the new TV series is that it will include things that the movies had to cut for time.
The iconic Harry Potter series continues to hold significant value, making this new venture quite substantial and noteworthy. It’s intriguing to discover that Cast It Talent is actually conducting open auditions, aiming to fill the roles of Harry Potter, Ron Weasley, and Hermione Granger, characters portrayed by Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, and Emma Watson in the films. Below, you’ll find the essential details about the casting call and the steps applicants should follow:
- Actors must be aged 9-11 on April 2025, which might indicate that’s around when they’re hoping filming can begin
- Actors must live in the UK or in Ireland. So if you don’t live there and want to try pulling some kind of fraud, best start planning now.
- Actors must send in two self-tape videos, which can be recorded on anything from a smartphone to a professional camera: 1) A video of the actor reading a poem, short story, monologue form a play, or anything that shows off their personality and acting chops; they specifically ask that you DO NOT read anything from Harry Potter. 2) A video where the actors talks a bit about themselves, including describing someone or something they’re particularly close to. “Please use your own accent. One minute maximum!”
- Obviously, since we’re talking about child actors, so all of this must be submitted by a parent or legal guardian.
A Harry Potter TV show is happening. Is it exciting or terrifying?
So this is happening. Is anyone else nervous? I’m nervous. To start, it wasn’t that long ago that the Harry Potter movies wrapped up — Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2 came out in 2011 — and I feel like the show is going to have a hard time shaking the perception that it’s a cash grab. Then again, there are seven full books that could, in theory, make for entertaining TV. The showrunner is Francesca Gardiner, who’s written and produced on series like Succession, His Dark Materials and Killing Eve. If you’re gonna make a Harry Potter TV show, that’s a pretty good resume for it. Mark Mylod, who’s been behind the camera for shows like Succession and Game of Thrones, will direct several episodes.
Following that, it’s worth noting that J.K. Rowling serves as an executive producer for this series. However, in recent times, Rowling has shifted from being primarily recognized as the author of the Harry Potter books to becoming a controversial figure known for her strong anti-transgender views. She has been using any platform she can to criticize and spread misinformation about transgender individuals. The situation has escalated significantly; she appears to be at odds, in her own viewpoint, with Radcliffe and Watson over this matter. She was also excluded from a Harry Potter reunion special on Max, and many fansites have chosen to distance themselves from her. The return of Harry Potter in the spotlight is likely to stir things up once more, especially since Rowling has historically retained a substantial degree of creative control over Harry Potter projects.
Previously, Rakie Ayola, who portrayed an adult Hermione in the West End production of “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child“, made headlines when she expressed her curiosity to Newsweek about why J.K. Rowling frequently speaks out on transgender issues. She questioned, “I don’t understand what’s preoccupying her with this topic, is it the only thing?” Although she acknowledges the significant struggle of women for their rights and the valid concern that these rights may be threatened, she sometimes wonders if people should simply be allowed to live their lives in peace.
As a fellow gamer, let me tell you, the anticipation for the upcoming Harry Potter TV series is brewing like a magical potion, and it’s going to get even more chaotic as we move closer to its release. Being part of the millennial generation, I was at the perfect age when the books were first published, and they hold a special place in my heart. I know many others would relish a well-executed Harry Potter TV show. Frankly, I’m feeling a mix of excitement, apprehension, and nostalgia about it all.
There’s no release date set yet. Maybe I’ll calm down by then.
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2024-09-09 22:41