HBO casts James and Lily Potter and Charlie Weasley for series

HBO has cast three actors for its upcoming Harry Potter television series. According to UPI, the Daily Mail and Variety, Jasper Talbot and Hannah Chinn will play James and Lily Potter, while Harry Gilby will portray Charlie Weasley. The castings were announced on Tuesday. [1][2][3]

The Daily Mail and Variety reported that all three actors will appear in the first season of the show, which is titled Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone. The Daily Mail noted that the character of Charlie Weasley, an older brother of Ron Weasley, will be making his screen debut. UPI added that the series is scheduled to premiere on HBO and HBO Max in December. [1][2][3]

The trio join a previously announced cast for the adaptation of the J.K. Rowling fantasy book series. UPI reported that the cast includes Dominic McLaughlin as Harry Potter, Alastair Stout as Ron Weasley, Arabella Stanton as Hermione Granger, John Lithgow as Albus Dumbledore, Janet McTeer as Minerva McGonagall, and Paapa Essiedu. [1]

The original book series chronicles the lives of young wizard Harry Potter and his friends at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry as they oppose the dark wizard Lord Voldemort. [10][13]