Excitement is in the air as the much-anticipated HBO series adaptation of the beloved Harry Potter franchise kicks off production! To sweeten the deal, we've been treated to our very first glimpse of the lead actor in full costume.

While fans might remember the enchanting films, this new HBO series promises to reimagine JK Rowling's magical world over an ambitious ten-year run. Yes, you heard it right—10 years of spellbinding storytelling!

On a thrilling Monday reveal, 11-year-old Dominic McLaughlin was unveiled as the young wizard himself, Harry Potter. But that’s not all! A slew of fresh faces has joined the cast, including Rory Wilmot as Neville Longbottom, Amos Kitson as the pesky Dudley Dursley, Louise Brealey taking on the role of Madam Rolanda Hooch, and Anton Lesser as the intriguing Garrick Ollivander.

They’re joining an impressive lineup of seasoned actors such as John Lithgow as the wise Dumbledore, Nick Frost as the lovable Hagrid, Janet McTeer as the fierce Minerva McGonagall, and Paapa Essiedu bringing the enigmatic Severus Snape to life.

Back in May, the trio of child actors who will portray Harry, Ron, and Hermione were introduced, stirring further anticipation about how their friendship will unfold on screen.

Filming is set to take place at the iconic Warner Bros Studios Leavesden in Hertfordshire, where the magic of the eight Harry Potter films was originally brought to life.

HBO has promised that this series will be a "faithful adaptation of the iconic books," meaning there will be plenty of room to dive deeper into the beloved plot lines, unhindered by the time constraints faced in the films.

To elevate the production quality, an impressive team has been assembled, including several talents from the acclaimed series The Crown, with Adriano Goldman as the director of photography and hair and makeup designer Cate Hall on board.

Mark your calendars! The first installment of this grand saga is set to launch in 2027, and it’s bound to entice both dedicated fans and newcomers alike!