Harry Potter, Hagrid film HBO series in London in first on-set photos



Class is back in session at Hogwarts.

The actors playing Harry Potter and Hagrid in HBO’s new series were spotted filming for the first time in London on Monday.

Dominic McLaughlin, 11, got into costume as the beloved titular wizard with a collared sweater, a coat, jeans and a backpack.

Dominic McLaughlin and Nick Frost filming the “Harry Potter” show in London on Aug. 18. Dean – Click News / SplashNews.com
The actors playing Harry Potter and Hagrid on the set of the HBO series in London. Dean – Click News / SplashNews.com
Dominic McLaughlin and Nick Frost filming scenes for the “Harry Potter” show. Dean – Click News / SplashNews.com

Of course, the actor also sported Harry’s signature round glasses.

Nick Frost, 53, transformed into Rubeus Hagrid by wearing a long khaki coat over multiple layers and corduroy pants. Frost also donned Hagrid’s signature long hair and curly beard.

Dominic McLaughlin and Nick Frost on the set of the “Harry Potter” show in London. Dean – Click News / SplashNews.com
Dominic McLaughlin and Nick Frost filming the “Harry Potter” show on August 18. Dean – Click News / SplashNews.com
Nick Frost is playing Hagrid in HBO’s “Harry Potter” series. Dean – Click News / SplashNews.com

The pair appeared to be filming the scene from the first book and movie where Hagrid brings Harry to the Leaky Cauldron in Diagon Alley. This happens after Hagrid rescues Harry from his aunt and uncle’s house on his 11th birthday to bring him to Hogwarts.

The debut season of the HBO show is expected to follow the events of J.K. Rowling’s first book, “Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone,” and the 2001 film of the same name.

Dominic McLaughlin is playing Harry Potter in the HBO show. Dean – Click News / SplashNews.com
Nick Frost filming a scene for the “Harry Potter” television series. Dean – Click News / SplashNews.com
The “Harry Potter” show is currently in production in the UK. Dean – Click News / SplashNews.com

When production began in the UK in July, HBO shared a picture of McLaughlin in character as Harry. The young wizard was originally played by Daniel Radcliffe in the film series that ran from 2001 to 2011.

Other confirmed cast members in the “Harry Potter” show include Arabella Stanton as Hermione Granger, Alastair Stout as Ron Weasley, John Lithgow as Albus Dumbledore, Janet McTeer as Minerva McGonagall, Paapa Essiedu as Severus Snape, and more.

Nick Frost as Hagrid on the “Harry Potter” TV show set. Dean – Click News / SplashNews.com
Dominic McLaughlin filming the “Harry Potter” show on HBO. Dean – Click News / SplashNews.com

On Tuesday, HBO announced the actors joining the cast as the rest of the Weasley family.

Tristan Harland will play Fred Weasley, Gabriel Harland will play George Weasley, Ruari Spooner will play Percy Weasley, and Gracie Cochrane will take on the role of Ginny Weasley.

The actors playing the Weasleys in the “Harry Potter” series. hbomax/Instagram

In a new interview with BBC News, McLaughlin opened up for the first time about how it felt to transform into Harry.

“A bit surreal to be honest, because I was always a huge ‘Harry Potter’ fan when I was younger,” the young actor said. “And it was like the dream role, of course, so I’m thrilled to be able to be doing it.”

Arabella Stanton, Dominic McLaughlin, and Alastair Stout are playing Hermione, Harry and Ron. Aidan Monaghan/HBO.
Rupert Grint, Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson in “Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets.” ©Warner Bros/courtesy Everett Co
Emma Watson, Rupert Grint, Daniel Radcliffe in “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1.” ©Warner Bros/Courtesy Everett Collection

Rowling, 60, is serving as an executive producer on the show, which has sparked backlash due to her controversial views on the transgender community.

In June, she raved over the scripts for the first two episodes of the series and said she’s “worked closely with the extremely talented writers.”

J.K. Rowling in Edinburgh, Scotland in July 2005. Getty Images

However, HBO CEO Casey Bloys previously insisted that the show won’t be “secretly infused” with Rowling’s anti-transgender views.

The “Harry Potter” series is expected to premiere on HBO Max in 2027.





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