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Peter Serafinowicz joins HBO’s ‘Harry Potter’ series

Peter Serafinowicz joins HBO’s ‘Harry Potter’ series

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Los Angeles, Actor Peter Serafinowicz became the latest addition to the cast of HBO’s upcoming “Harry Potter” series. Peter Serafinowicz joins HBO’s ‘Harry Potter’ series Serafinowicz, known for projects such as “The Tick” and “Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace”, among others, will essay the role of Peeves the Poltergeist in the series, according to the entertainment news outlet Variety. The series features Dominic McLaughlin in the role of Harry Potter alongside Arabella Stanton as Hermione Granger and Alastair Stout as Ron Weasley. The ensemble also includes Rory Wilmot as Neville Longbottom, Lox Pratt as Draco Malfoy, Leo Earley as Seamus Finnigan, Elijah Oshin as Dean Thomas, Tristan Harland as Fred Weasley, Gabriel Harland as George Weasley, Ruari Spooner as Percy Weasley, and Alessia Leoni as Parvati Patil. Among the additional cast, Daniel Rigby plays Vernon Dursley, Bel Powley portrays Petunia Dursley, Paul Whitehouse appears as Argus Filch, Johnny Flynn plays Lucius Malfoy, Bertie Carvel takes on Cornelius Fudge, Luke Thallon plays Quirinus Quirrell, and Katherine Parkinson portrays Molly Weasley. The role of …

Daniel Radcliffe says his son doesn’t know who Harry Potter is: ‘For as long as I can just be his dad’

Daniel Radcliffe says his son doesn’t know who Harry Potter is: ‘For as long as I can just be his dad’

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Most of us grew up watching a young Daniel Radcliffe perform magic on screen in the Harry Potter film series. While the world knows him as the boy wizard who became a global phenomenon, his own three-year-old son remains blissfully unaware that his father played one of the most iconic characters in modern pop culture. In a recent interview, Daniel opened up about fatherhood and shared why he is happy that his son still doesn’t know anything about Harry Potter. Daniel Radcliffe played Harry Potter for a decade. Daniel’s son doesn’t know about Harry Potter Speaking to The New York Times, Daniel said, “Does my son know who Harry Potter is? No, not yet. Somebody gave me a DVD to sign recently, and so it was sitting on our kitchen table for a couple of days. And at one point, he was next to it, and I was just like, ‘Who’s that?’ I’d see if he’d recognize me on the cover and he didn’t, which was great. For as long as I can just be …

AI gives Harry Potter a Bollywood twist: You won’t believe how perfect Saif Ali Khan looks as Snape

AI gives Harry Potter a Bollywood twist: You won’t believe how perfect Saif Ali Khan looks as Snape

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What would happen if Hogwarts opened its doors to Bollywood? AI has imagined some of Hindi cinema’s biggest stars stepping into the magical world of Harry Potter, creating a fascinating crossover. From Saif Ali Khan as Severus Snape to Ranbir Kapoor as Draco Malfoy, fans think the AI video offers a surprisingly convincing vision of what a Bollywood version of the wizarding saga could look like. AI imagines Bollywood stars as Harry Potter characters. Bollywood actors in Harry Potter universe On Monday, digital creator Kronix98700 shared an AI-generated video imagining Bollywood stars as iconic characters from the Harry Potter universe. The video cast Kartik Aaryan as Harry Potter, Kriti Sanon as Hermione Granger, Varun Dhawan as Ron Weasley, Saif Ali Khan as Severus Snape, Ranbir Kapoor as Draco Malfoy, and Naseeruddin Shah as Albus Dumbledore. The fan-made video also reimagined Boman Irani as Rubeus Hagrid, Sanjay Dutt as Lord Voldemort, Kangana Ranaut as Bellatrix Lestrange, Ratna Pathak Shah as Minerva McGonagall, Arjun Rampal as Sirius Black, Jackie Shroff as Mad-Eye Moody, Akshaye Khanna as Lucius …

From The House of the Dragon To Harry Potter

From The House of the Dragon To Harry Potter

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A Look At HBO’s Impressive Lineup for 2026 (Photo Credit: Instagram) Year after year, HBO has impressed viewers with stellar shows that continue to enjoy a cult following. From the fourth installment of True Detective in 2024 to the premiere season of The Pitt in 2025 to the Game of Thrones prequel A Knight of Seven Kingdoms in 2026, the premium television network has built solid credibility amongst its fans by delivering shows that are packed with robust storylines as well as performances by the star cast. And with its 2026 lineup, it’s evident that HBO plans to continue its streak of success. The network has unveiled its upcoming projects for 2026, a perfect mix of fantasy, comedy, and documentaries. Here are all projects to be released by the network this year that you can look forward to, in ascending order of their release dates: 1. House Of The Dragon Season 3 – June 21, 2026 The highly anticipated season 3 of The House of the Dragon will release on 21st June 2026 in North …

Indian Potterheads keep the magic alive for this International Harry Potter Day

Indian Potterheads keep the magic alive for this International Harry Potter Day

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Harry Potter fans across the world populary called as ‘Potterheads’ celebrate International Harry Potter Day on May 2. This date marks the anniversary of the Battle of Hogwarts, where Harry Potter and his allies defeat Lord Voldemort. This series is celebrated beyond this day in many ways; re-reading the books, binge watching the series, dressing up as harry potter characters, having a themed birthday party and simply sharing the memories online. Today Indian Potterheads have gathered up their collection and their love for the series and have grown up with magical memories. They share their collection and their stories of nostalgia. This will make you revisit the series and make you celebrate this day in your own way. Indian Potterheads keep the magic alive for this International Harry Potter Day The connection the fans feel towards the series and a bit about their collection of Harry Potter Merch. Riya Goon, 32, an entrepreneur, a fan since childhood. She shares what the series has taught her about life, says, “Honestly, the series made me realise how …

International Harry Potter day: Shekhar Kapur speaks about his Indian version of the series

International Harry Potter day: Shekhar Kapur speaks about his Indian version of the series

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Filmmaker Shekhar Kapur who has been long planning to create an Indian adaptation of Harry Potter, on World Harry Potter Day today, says that plan is very much alive. He adds that AI has added fuel to the plan, Kapur tells us, “In the explosive world of AI it’s easier to create stories into visual ideas and .magic . I am an obsessive story teller for to me everything I look at everything I observe, all perception is a Story we tell ourselves.” Speaking about the influence the Harry Potter series has had on him he adds, “The influence that Harry Potter had on me was the stunning influence it had on the whole world. I thought, why did we in India not think of it ? So I wrote my own very Indian version derived from the magical world I lived in as a kid.” The filmmmaker says we grew up believing in everything that was magic . “Our minds are full of magical ideas and magical potential as I kid I saw the …

HBO Max launches in India through JioHotstar, Warner Bros partnership; Harry Potter, Euphoria, The Pitt to headline

HBO Max launches in India through JioHotstar, Warner Bros partnership; Harry Potter, Euphoria, The Pitt to headline

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JioHotstar and Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) have announced an expansion of their partnership, bringing HBO Max to India on JioHotstar. This means the extensive WBD library of shows and films will now be available exclusively for streaming in India on JioHotstar. This includes all HBO, Max Originals, along with titles from Warner Bros. Pictures, Warner Bros. Television, and DC Studios. This marks the first time that all of Warner Bros titles will be available in India on a single streaming service. Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone will be one of the highlights of HBO Max’s 2026 calendar. HBO Max launches in India Talking about HBO Max’s launch in India, James Gibbons, President of APAC, WBD, said in a statement, “India is one of the most vibrant streaming markets globally, and in JioHotstar, we have a partner with unmatched scale and a deep understanding of local audiences. The launch of HBO Max exclusively with JioHotstar marks the next chapter in our long-standing collaboration, enabling us to broaden the reach of our premium brands and franchises, …

Finding Harry: The Craft Behind The Magic: When and where to watch the making of new Harry Potter series

Finding Harry: The Craft Behind The Magic: When and where to watch the making of new Harry Potter series

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Ardent Harry Potter fans are eagerly waiting for the upcoming television series based on J. K. Rowling’s popular novel series. Till now, the team have unveiled the actors playing the iconic characters, Harry, Hermione, and Ron. Before the first episode of the long-awaited show finally airs online, the team is giving the audience a peek behind the scenes by dropping Finding Harry: The Craft Behind The Magic next week. Read on for more details. When and where to watch Finding Harry: The Craft Behind The Magic Nearly two weeks after dropping the teaser for the first episode of the Harry Potter TV series, titled Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone, the team is releasing a making-of video. A while ago, JioHotstar, the official streaming partner of the show announced that Finding Harry: The Craft Behind The Magic will be released on the platform on April 15, 2026. Sharing the announcement poster of the same, they wrote, “It takes a village to make magic.” Take a look: ALSO READ: Harry Potter TV series first look reveals Dominic McLaughlin …

First Trailer for Harry Potter TV Series Nabs 277 Million Views in 2 Days, Showcases JK Rowling Story’s Power

First Trailer for Harry Potter TV Series Nabs 277 Million Views in 2 Days, Showcases JK Rowling Story’s Power

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As rumors of author JK Rowling wanting to erase the hard work and essence of the original Harry Potter series starring Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, Tom Felton, and Rupert Grint floated on the internet, HBO finally shared the first look and trailer at the upcoming TV version of the beloved story. After being released on March 25, 2026, the clip has already managed to garner over 277 million views within 48 hours of it being released in the world. The record is truly unmatched by any production from the studios so far. Harry Potter TV series proves franchise’s fame with trailer drop Titled Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone, much like the name of the book it is based on, fans of the JK Rowling verse were able to come across the stars of the upcoming revival. While the TV adaptation takes on and visualizes the parts of the original story that were long forgotten in the movies, there’s a lot that’s at stake for the new franchise.  Obtaining over 277 million organic (non-paid) views …

Harry Potter HBO series cast: Who’s playing whom

Harry Potter HBO series cast: Who’s playing whom

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3 min readKochiMar 26, 2026 09:43 AM IST Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone 2026 cast: It’s almost time for us to gear up for a trip to Diagon Alley, as the doors to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry are set to reopen again. Fifteen years after the release of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2 (2011), which brought to an end the film adaptations of British author JK Rowling’s fantasy novel series, the Harry Potter books are currently being developed by HBO as a television and streaming show, thus giving one of the most beloved literary works of all time a fresh start. Ahead of its scheduled release during the Christmas season of 2026, the show’s makers unveiled the official teaser for the first season, Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone, on Thursday, March 26, thus marking the beginning of a new era. The 129-second promo video begins by offering a glimpse into Harry’s childhood days at the house of his abusive aunt and uncle, Petunia and Vernon Dursley, before …