the author JK Rowling has given the seal of approval to the new ‘Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone’ teaser trailer. A day after the trailer for the upcoming web series made waves online, Rowling took it upon herself to answer a fan’s question about the series and lend support to the new cast. Rowling, who created the wizarding world that inspired the film franchise and spawned Broadway productions, shared her excitement, saying: “It’s going to be incredible. I’m really excited about it.”
JK Rowling praises the ‘Harry Potter’ series
‘Harry Potter’ series trolled by fans
His endorsement of the TV series comes amid much backlash on social media for casting actor Paapa Essiedu as Professor Snape. Following the trailer’s launch, fans trolled HBO and the actor, not only for wearing a zipper as part of his wizard wardrobe, but also for straying from the description of a “pale” man of African heritage.
‘Harry Potter’ cast and release date
The eight-episode first season will premiere in Christmas 2026 and features a new cast, Dominic McLaughlin as Harry Potter, Arabella Stanton as Hermione Granger and Alastair Stout as Ron Weasley. John Lithgow plays Albus Dumbledore, Janet McTeer plays Minerva McGonagall, Paapa Essiedu plays Severus Snape and Nick Frost plays Rubeus Hagrid.Young Team Rory Wilmot Neville Longbottom, Lox Pratt Draco Malfoy, Leo Earley Seamus Finnigan, Elijah Oshin Dean Thomas, Tristan Harland Fred Weasley, Gabriel Harland George Weasley, Ruari Spooner Percy Weasley, Alessia Leoni Parvati Patil.Additional cast members include Daniel Rigby as Vernon Dursley, Bel Powley as Petunia Dursley, Paul Whitehouse as Argus Filch, Johnny Flynn as Lucius Malfoy, Bertie Carvel as Cornelius Fudge, Luke Thallon as Quirinus Quirrell, and Katherine Parkinson as Molly Weasley.The role of the main villain Lord Voldemort has not yet been cast.
About the ‘Harry Potter’ film series
The original film series consisted of eight films released between 2001 and 2011, starting with ‘Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone’, starring Daniel Radcliffe as Harry Potter, Emma Watson as Hermione Granger and Rupert Grint as Ron Weasley.
