Because of the long-form episodic structure, fans can expect several "book-first" elements:
The series features an entirely new "Golden Trio" selected from over 40,000 global auditions. Dominic McLaughlin Ron Weasley Alastair Stout Hermione Granger Arabella Stanton Albus Dumbledore John Lithgow Severus Snape Paapa Essiedu Minerva McGonagall Janet McTeer Rubeus Hagrid Nick Frost Draco Malfoy Harry Potter And The Philosopher's Stone - sea...
The first season of the new television series, titled Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone , is scheduled to premiere on December 25, 2026 , on HBO and HBO Max. This adaptation aims to be a faithful, decade-long retelling of J.K. Rowling's books, with each of the seven novels receiving its own dedicated season. Season 1 Overview Because of the long-form episodic structure, fans can
: The series is led by showrunner and writer Francesca Gardiner ( Succession , Killing Eve ) and executive producer/director Mark Mylod ( Succession , The Last of Us ). Cast and Characters Rowling's books, with each of the seven novels
: Principal photography began in July 2025 at Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden in England, the same location where the original film franchise was shot.
