Harry Potter HBO show begins looking for its Harry, Ron, and Hermione as open casting call says it's committed to "inclusive, diverse casting"

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The search for the new Harry Potter and friends is officially on

Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone
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Do you have what it takes to be the next Harry Potter? Well, you may get the chance as HBO has put out an open casting call in search of a new Harry, Ron, and Hermione for the upcoming Harry Potter TV show. 

The casting call posted on Cast It Talent reads, "We are currently only able to consider children who are aged 9-11 in April 2025." The document then asked for a video of the prospective talent reading a poem or monologue not from the Harry Potter franchise and then a second clip "telling us a bit about yourself, including your date of birth, height, and where you live."

Apart from age, reading material in your own accent, and being from the UK or Ireland, the roles do not have any further requirements. "We are committed to inclusive, diverse casting," reads the post. "For every role, please submit qualified performers, without regard to ethnicity, sex, disability, race, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other basis protected by law unless otherwise specifically indicated."

Not much is known about the series at this point other than the studio is planning to make seven seasons that will run over the course of 10 years, to reflect the seven Harry Potter books. Killing Eve’s Francesca Gardiner will serve as showrunner and executive producer alongside Succession’s Mark Mylod who will also direct multiple episodes.

It is important to note that the upcoming HBO Harry Potter series has been the subject of criticism and debate due to the show’s executive producer and author J.K. Rowling’s very public and harmful stance on gender identity. It was a similar situation with the Hogwarts Legacy launch. For more, read more about the Hogwarts Legacy controversy.

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