Get ready, Harry Potter fans! HBO just dropped an enticing first look at its highly anticipated television adaptation of J.K. Rowling’s magical universe as filming begins.

In a thrilling announcement, the network introduced us to the fresh face of the young wizard, played by 11-year-old Dominic McLaughlin, who sported Potter's iconic round glasses and Gryffindor robes. He will be joined by Alastair Stout as Ron Weasley and Arabella Stanton as Hermione Granger—selected after an exhaustive casting search among thousands of British children aged 9-11.

HBO's executive producers, Francesca Gardiner and Mark Mylod, couldn't contain their excitement: "The talent of these three unique actors is wonderful to behold! We can’t wait for the world to witness their magic together on screen." They expressed gratitude to the countless young hopefuls who auditioned.

But that’s not all! HBO has also revealed new cast members including Rory Wilmot as Neville Longbottom, Amos Kitson as Dudley Dursley, and Louise Brealey as Madam Rolanda Hooch, along with Anton Lesser as the wand-maker Garrick Ollivander.

Cameras are now rolling at the iconic Warner Bros Studios Leavesden in the UK. HBO promises a faithful adaptation, with each season dedicated to one of Rowling's beloved books, brimming with the enchanting details and unforgettable characters that fans have cherished for over two decades.

The project has ignited excitement and speculation about casting, with John Lithgow confirmed to portray the wise headmaster, Albus Dumbledore. Other notable names in the cast include Paapa Essiedu as Severus Snape, Janet McTeer as Minerva McGonagall, and Nick Frost as the beloved giant, Rubeus Hagrid.

Additional roles are filled by Lox Pratt as Draco Malfoy, Johnny Flynn as his father Lucius, and Bel Powley as Petunia Dursley, bringing back the essential family dynamics of the wizarding world.

Directed by the brilliant Mark Mylod of "Succession" fame, this mesmerizing series is set to premiere on HBO in 2027—marking a staggering 30 years since the publication of the first book, "Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone," and 16 years since the final film, "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part Two." Prepare for a new era of magic!