©Dominic McLaughlin as Harry Potter. Aidan Monaghan/HBO

Warner Bros. has begun production on HBO’s ‘Harry Potter’ TV show, which marks the long-awaited return of J.K. Rowling’s wizarding world. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 concluded its journey on the big screen nearly 14 years ago when Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 ended at Studios Leavesden in the U.K. on this day.

Production has commenced on the HBO Original HARRY POTTER television series at Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden, UK. The series will debut in 2027 on HBO and HBO Max where it’s available, including in upcoming launch markets Germany, Italy, and the UK.

The show has also revealed a first look at Dominic McLaughlin as Harry Potter, smiling in costume with the character’s signature round glasses and school uniform.

They also announced some of the new cast, Rory Wilmot as Neville Longbottom, Amos Kitson as Dudley Dursley, Louise Brealey as Madam Rolanda Hooch, and Anton Lesser as Garrick Ollivander.

From left to right: Rory Wilmot as Neville Longbottom, Amos Kitson as Dudley Dursley, Louise Brealey as Madam Rolanda Hooch and Anton Lesser as Garrick Ollivander.

Newly announced department heads: Adriano Goldman (Director of Photography), Cate Hall (Hair and Makeup Designer), Paul Herbert (Stunt Coordinator), Mark Holt (SFX Supervisor), Mara LePere-Schloop (Production Designer), Naomi Moore (Set Decorator), John Nolan (Creature Effects Design Supervisor), Alexis Wajsbrot (VFX Supervisor), Dom Sidoli (VFX Producer), and previously announced Holly Waddington (Costume Designer).

Credits: The series is written and executive produced by Francesca Gardiner. Mark Mylod will executive produce and direct multiple episodes of the series for HBO in association with Brontë Film and TV and Warner Bros. Television. The series is executive produced by J.K. Rowling, Neil Blair, and Ruth Kenley-Letts of Brontë Film and TV, and David Heyman of Heyday Films.