J K Rowling gives decisive four-word verdict on new Harry Potter child stars fronting TV series

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By LUCY MURGATROYD

Published: 16:20 BST, 28 May 2025 | Updated: 16:33 BST, 28 May 2025

J K Rowling has given her decisive four-word verdict on the new Harry Potter child stars fronting the upcoming TV series. 

On Tuesday the three lead stars were finally announced after months of speculation – and Dominic McLaughlin has bagged the role of Harry Potter, Arabella Stanton is set to play Hermoine Granger and Alastair Stout will portray Ron Weasley.

One fan took to X, formerly known as Twitter to get the author to tell them how loved they already are by the fandom. 

JK, 59, said: ‘All three are wonderful. I couldn’t be happier.’ 

The writer was replying to a tweet which said: ‘@jk_rowling @streamonmax @harrypotter Please tell Dominic, Arabella and Alistair that they are already loved by the fandom and we can’t wait to see the show!

‘We wish them all the best and that they have a magic time.’ 

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JK Rowling gives decisive four-word verdict on new Harry Potter child stars fronting TV series

On Tuesday the three lead stars were finally announced after months of speculation – and Dominic McLaughlin has bagged the role of Harry Potter, Arabella Stanton is set to play Hermoine Granger and Alastair Stout will portray Ron Weasley (pictured)

Daniel Radcliffe as Harry Potter in the film franchise, Emma Watson as Hermione and Rupert Grint as Ron Weasley in the Harry Potter movie franchise

The lucky three children are set to start filming this summer and have been picked from more than 32,000 audition tapes from across the UK and Ireland. 

The programme will be made into seven seasons, similarly to the films – which have seven in total.  

The HBO TV show is said to be costing £75million an episode and the three child actors could land themselves even bigger fortunes than the original stars.

Producers Francesca Gardiner and Mark Mylod praised the ‘wonderful’ talent of the three newcomers.

They said: ‘After an extraordinary search led by casting directors Lucy Bevan and Emily Brockmann, we are delighted to announce we have found our Harry, Hermione, and Ron.

‘The talent of these three unique actors is wonderful to behold, and we cannot wait for the world to witness their magic together onscreen.

‘We would like to thank all the tens of thousands of children who auditioned. It’s been a real pleasure to discover the plethora of young talent out there.’

JK released the first Harry Potter novel, Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone in 1997, followed by Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets the following year.

The first Harry Potter film was brought out in 2001 and wrapped up a decade later  

Harry Potter and the prisoner of Azkaban was released in 1999, followed by Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire in 2000.

Three years later Harry Potter and the order of the Phoenix was published and Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince in 2005. 

The final book, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, was released in 2007.

Daniel Radcliffe took in the role of protagonist Harry Potter in the film franchise. 

Emma Watson played Hermione, while Rupert Grint was Ron Weasley.

The first movie was released in 2001 and the final one came out in 2011. 

They played their roles for a decade. 

Back in December it was revealed that the films were being made into a TV show. 

Protagonist Daniel spoke out about the TV show while chatting with ComicBook.com

He said: ‘My understanding is that they’re trying to very much start fresh and I’m sure whoever is making them will want to make their own mark on it and probably not want to have to figure out how to get old Harry to cameo in this somewhere.

‘So I’m definitely not seeking it out in any way. 

‘But I do wish them, obviously, all the luck in the world and I’m very excited to have that torch passed.

‘But I don’t think it needs me to physically pass it.’ 

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J K Rowling gives decisive four-word verdict on new Harry Potter child stars fronting TV series

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