The tale of Harry Potter is like holy magic to its fans, and when the announcement of a new television series with a fresh cast was made, they didn’t know what hit them. After much speculation, HBO has finally released the young actors who will be taking up the roles of the most beloved trio in television history. Harry Potter will be played by Dominic McLaughlin, Alastair Stout is set to play Ron Weasley, but the one who grabbed most of the attention was Arabella Stanton, the new Hermione. Know more about her here.
Who Is Arabella Stanton, The New Hermione?
The new Hermione, aka Arabella Stanton, has already made waves with her skills in theatre before her big break in the Harry Potter series. She played the lead role in Matilda: The Musical on London’s West End between 2023-2024, impressing the audience with her performance. Just like the OG Emma Watson, Stanton is also on the rise in fame with the role of Hermione. Though the series has stirred up excitement, many are sceptical about the trio’s ability to bring back the magic.
Did you know? Casting directors Lucy Bevan and Emily Brockman went through 30,000 auditions to find the perfect trio. On May 27, HBO made the official announcement on Instagram, sharing the first shot of the new trio. The caption said, “Dear Mr. Potter, Miss Granger, and Mr. Weasley: We are delighted to notify you that you have been accepted at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.”
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They will be joining John Lithgow as Albus Dumbledore, Janet McTeer as Professor McGonagall, Paapa Essiedu as Severus Snape and Nick Frost as Hagrid in the series.
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