HBO Casts Key Roles for Second Season of Harry Potter Series

HBO has announced new casting choices for the second season of its upcoming Harry Potter television adaptation, featuring actors to portray Tom Riddle, Dobby, and a new Ginny Weasley. The announcements mark continued development of the long-awaited series based on J.K. Rowling’s novels.

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The long-awaited television adaptation of J.K. Rowling’s wizarding saga has undergone extensive development and public scrutiny since its initial announcement. Securing these pivotal roles for the second season, which adapts The Chamber of Secrets, demonstrates HBO's progress in assembling its core ensemble ahead of the highly anticipated Season 1 premiere. This casting milestone is critical for maintaining franchise momentum and validating the project's creative direction amid intense global fan expectations.

Key entitiesHBO Billy Barratt Lenny Rush Ginny Weasley Tom Riddle Dobby

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varietyMostly Factual7h ago

‘Harry Potter’ HBO Series Casts Dobby, Ginny Weasley and Tom Riddle for ‘Chamber of Secrets’ Season 2

Hogwarts just got a little bit bigger. HBO has announced a few new castings for Season 2 of its upcoming “Harry Potter” series. Dobby will be played by Lenny Rush, Ginny Weasley will be played by Bonnie Hill and Tom Riddle will be portrayed by Billy Barratt. Hill will replace Gracie Cochrane, who portrays Ginny […]

By Ethan Shanfeld

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hollywood-reporterMostly Factual7h ago

HBO’s ‘Harry Potter’ Casts Tom Riddle, Dobby and a New Ginny Weasley

Three more key roles have been filled in the Harry Potter TV series.

By James Hibberd

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deadlineMostly Factual7h ago

‘Harry Potter’ Finds Its New Ginny Weasley, Casts Tom Riddle & Dobby Roles In HBO Series Season 2

HBO has filled three high-profile roles for Season 2 of its Harry Potter series. Billy Barratt (Invasion), who holds the record as the youngest International Emmy winner, has been cast as young Voldemort, Tom Riddle. Lenny Rush (Am I Being Unreasonable?) will play loyal house-elf Dobby. And Bonnie Hill (Girl Troop versus Aliens) will take […]

By Nellie Andreeva

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ignMostly Factual7h ago

Harry Potter Series' Dobby and Young Voldemort Casting Revealed

HBO has revealed a trio of key roles for the second season of its lavish Harry Potter series: Dobby, Ginny Weasley and Tom Riddle, better known as a young Lord Voldemort.

By Tom Phillips

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screen-rantMixed1h ago

Harry Potter Is Switching Genres In 2027

Harry Potter is coming back on Christmas Day 2026 now as a TV show, and for its 2027 run with a second season, it will switch genres.

By Adrienne Tyler

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First report: deadline · 4 Sept, 15:00|Full coverage: 5 · 6h|Window: 6h

deadline4 Sept, 15:00First to report

‘Harry Potter’ Finds Its New Ginny Weasley, Casts Tom Riddle & Dobby Roles In HBO Series Season 2

ign4 Sept, 15:00

Harry Potter Series' Dobby and Young Voldemort Casting Revealed

hollywood-reporter4 Sept, 15:00

HBO’s ‘Harry Potter’ Casts Tom Riddle, Dobby and a New Ginny Weasley

variety4 Sept, 15:00

‘Harry Potter’ HBO Series Casts Dobby, Ginny Weasley and Tom Riddle for ‘Chamber of Secrets’ Season 2

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HBO Casts Key Roles for Second Season of Harry Potter Series

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‘Harry Potter’ HBO Series Casts Dobby, Ginny Weasley and Tom Riddle for ‘Chamber of Secrets’ Season 2

HBO’s ‘Harry Potter’ Casts Tom Riddle, Dobby and a New Ginny Weasley

‘Harry Potter’ Finds Its New Ginny Weasley, Casts Tom Riddle & Dobby Roles In HBO Series Season 2

Harry Potter Series' Dobby and Young Voldemort Casting Revealed

Harry Potter Is Switching Genres In 2027

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‘Harry Potter’ Finds Its New Ginny Weasley, Casts Tom Riddle & Dobby Roles In HBO Series Season 2

Harry Potter Series' Dobby and Young Voldemort Casting Revealed

HBO’s ‘Harry Potter’ Casts Tom Riddle, Dobby and a New Ginny Weasley

‘Harry Potter’ HBO Series Casts Dobby, Ginny Weasley and Tom Riddle for ‘Chamber of Secrets’ Season 2

Harry Potter Is Switching Genres In 2027

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