HBO places out a casting name for to seek for the brand new Harry, Ron, & Hermione for the upcoming Harry Potter TV collection.
Virtually twenty-five years in the past, newcomers Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, and Emma Watson had been solid to play Harry Potter, Ron Weasley, and Hermione Granger in what would develop into one of many greatest film franchises of all time. Now, that course of begins yet again. HBO has been creating a brand new Harry Potter TV collection, and an open casting name was not too long ago posted that’s inclusive of all races, ethnicities, and gender identities.
The casting name for the Harry Potter collection is in search of youngsters who’re residents of the U.Okay. and Eire and will likely be between the ages of 9 and 11 in April 2025. “We are committed to inclusive, diverse casting,” the discover reads. “For each function, please submit certified performers, with out regard to ethnicity, intercourse, incapacity, race, sexual orientation, gender id, or every other foundation protected by legislation except in any other case particularly indicated.“
Those that have an interest are being requested to submit two brief self-tapes. The primary entails studying a brief story or poem (it makes word not to decide on something from Harry Potter), and the second asks the actors to speak about themselves. “Please prepare a short poem or story of your choosing. It can be from your favourite book, a poem that you love, a monologue from a play or something you’ve created yourself. Please, nothing from ‘Harry Potter’. Please use your own accent. 30 seconds maximum!” the discover reads. “[The second is] a short video telling us a bit about yourself, including your date of birth, height and where you live. In addition, please describe any family member, friend or pet that you are particularly close to. Please use your own accent. One minute maximum.” The deadline for submissions is October thirty first with the collection anticipated to shoot within the U.Okay. all through 2025-2026.
It was revealed earlier this summer time that Succession‘s Francesca Gardiner had been tapped to function author and showrunner, whereas Mark Mylod signed on to government produce and direct a number of episodes. The challenge was initially developed for Max however made the leap to HBO (together with quite a lot of different Max exhibits) in June.
Every season of the Harry Potter TV collection is alleged to cowl one in every of J.Okay. Rowling’s novels, for a complete of seven seasons. Whereas the films had been in a position to match rather a lot in, there have been loads of moments lower from the novels that the TV collection will lastly be capable of deliver to life. Final 12 months, the studio launched a press release saying, “Every season will likely be genuine to the unique books and produce Harry Potter and these unimaginable adventures to new audiences around the globe, whereas the unique, basic and beloved movies will stay on the core of the franchise and accessible to look at globally.“
