More than 30,000 candidates, months of mystery and finally … we have Harry, Ron and Hermione!

When it seemed that nothing could compete with the nostalgia left by Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson and Rupert Grint in our Rings, HBO launched a powerful spell: We already know the actors who embody the most famous magical trio of all time in the new series of Harry Potter. Prepare to learn these names, because they will be on everyone’s lips: Dominic McLaughlin will be Harry, Arabella Stanton will give life to Hermione Granger and Alastair Stout will enter the skin of Ron Weasley.

The chain announced the signature after a gigantic research that received more than 30,000 auditionsSomething worthy of the three magician tournaments. According to the managers of the series, Francesca Gardiner (showrunner) y Mark Mylod (executive director and director of numerous episodes)It was an “extraordinary research” and they are happy with the talent found.

The Harry Potter series in HBO already has its new protagonist trio

“We cannot wait for the world to see the magic that these three will create together”Gardiner and Mylod have declared in a statement that overflows the enthusiasm. And it is no less: the three actors are practically unknown, which increases the emotion of seeing them grow together with their characters.

Dominic McLaughlinAlthough little known, it will appear GrowA British comedy with Nick Frost. Arabella StantonIn the meantime, he has experience like Matilda in the West End in London and Alastair Stout He opens up big, since this will be his first important role.

But they will not be alone in Hogwarts. The adult cast already starts to shine with powerful names such as John Lithgow As a silent, Janet McTeer Like Professor McGonagall e Especially ESSUDES As an unforgettable snape. Are added Nick Frost Como Hagrid, Luke Thallon Como Quirrell y Paul Whitehouse Como FilchForming a cast that mixes experience, charisma and British accent of the good.

A series written with respect … and disputes

The script of the series is responsible for Gardiner, also an executive producer, together with Mylod. All under the supervision of Warner Bros. Television and the manufacturer Brush Movie and TVIn collaboration with Golden Film And, yes, with the direct participation of JK Rowling.

And of course, Talking about Rowling is also talking about the dispute. The author was criticized for his statements on the trans community. But HBO wanted to deselect the series of those personal opinions. Casey Bloys, HBO Content Manager, clarified in a recent interview: “These are your personal opinions. Harry Potter is not secretly impregnated with anything. If someone wants to discuss with her, do it on Twitter“.

Will this trio be the new face of a magical franchise?

The comparison with the original protagonists is inevitable. Radcliffe, Watson and Grint went to international fame after crossing Hogwarts. And now, McLaughlin, Stanton and Stout could follow their steps and become idols of a new generation of fans. The expectation is maximum.

Filming start this summer and the series should be a faithful adaptation of books, dedicate one season to eachwhich will allow you to explore the details that the cinema has had to leave out much more. In addition, with a more contemporary approach and a production at the height of current standards, This could be the definitive version of Harry Potter For public streaming.

Favice or reinvention necessary?

The decision to restart Harry Potter In serial format he generated opinions found by the first announcement. Some purists fans saw him useless, while others celebrated him as an opportunity for correct errors and deepen the plots that deserved more development: Domestic elves, the history of myroody or even the emotional evolution of secondary characters such as Neville or Ginny.

What is certain is that The series will arrive at a time when the entertainment industry is hungry for safe successesy Harry Potter It is a winning letter if you play well.

So you know: Prepare your chopsticks, sprinkle your Gryffindor scarf and prepare for a new Hogwarts adventure. Because what will come could be, without exaggeration, the series of the year. We will have an epic introduction like the Hogwarts Express At sunset? Will we see Peeves to give a real war? Time (and magic) will say it.