HBO revealed the first image from its upcoming “Harry Potter” series on Tuesday morning, giving fans their first look at the new Boy Who Lived. Naturally, he’s on his way to the Quidditch pitch.
The image doesn’t show Harry head on, but rather from behind, as he sports his Gryffindor Quidditch robes and hauls his broom to the pitch. Of course, eagle-eyed fans will notice the “Fred and George” banner in the top left corner, a reference to two of Ron Weasley’s older brothers, and just as beloved in the series.
Dominic McLaughlin will be playing the series’ eponymous wizard, starring alongside Alastair Stout as Ron Weasley, and Arabella Stanton as Hermione Granger. The trio was first announced back in May, rounding out the series cast, and the show went into production just two months later in July.
A teaser for the series will release on Wednesday, according to the hint of the caption. No other details were given, beyond Harry’s iconic lightning bolt as an emoji.
The TV adaptation was first announced back in 2023, when HBO first launched the new name for its streaming service, Max (which has since been rebranded back to HBO Max). As of now, none of the film stars are set to return for the TV series, but Daniel Radcliffe noted earlier this month that he’s thrilled that his son will be able to watch a different version of the series.
“I’m actually delighted that if, when my kid grows up and is into ‘Harry Potter,’ he can watch a version that is not me, which I feel like watching it with your dad would be less cool, right?” he told Stephen Colbert. “It would kind of take you out of it.”
Radcliffe also revealed back in November that he wrote to McLaughlin to wish him well with the part, and has encouraged people not to ask the new generation of actors about his portrayal alongside Emma Watson and Rupert Grint.
