HBO Names Parents For First Potter Season

Jasper Talbot and Hannah Chinn have been cast as James and Lily Potter in HBO's upcoming adaptation of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone. Their characters' confrontation with the Dark Lord initiates the central conflict of the source material. This announcement confirms the final major roles for the first season.

Harry Gilby will join them as Charlie Weasley. He is the second-oldest son of Arthur Weasley, played by Rafe Spall, and Molly Weasley, played by Katherine Parkinson. The series premieres on December 25. Dominic McLaughlin leads the cast as Harry Potter.

Arabella Stanton plays Hermione Granger while Alastair Stout takes the role of Ron Weasley. Veteran actors John Lithgow and Janet McTeer are cast as Albus Dumbledore and Minerva McGonagall, respectively. Paapa Essiedu will portray Severus Snape and Nick Frost will play Rubeus Hagrid.

The supporting cast for the first season includes Rory Wilmot as Neville Longbottom and Lox Pratt as Draco Malfoy. Daniel Rigby and Bel Powley are set to play the Dursley couple. Warwick Davis appears as Filius Flitwick and Beertie Carvel as Cornelius Fudge.

Cast additions for the second season, Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, were also revealed. Kit Harington will play Gilderoy Lockhart. Bonnie Hill is cast as Ginny Weasley and Lenny Rush as Dobby. Billy Barratt will portray Tom Riddle and Jasper Ambrose as Colin Creevey.

Francesca Gardiner wrote and executive produces the series. Mark Mylod will direct multiple episodes. J.K. Rowling, Neil Blair, and Ruth Kenley-Letts serve as executive producers. David Heyman, Laura Neal, and Jon Brown also hold executive producer credits.