HBO has released the first official look at its new Harry Potter series ahead of the trailer dropping Wednesday.
The image features the young wizard from behind, wearing a large Gryffindor-colored cloak with “Potter” and the number 7 on the back while walking through a snowy crowd toward what looks like a Hogwarts set piece.
HBO kept the tease simple and posted just two words on social media: “Tomorrow ⚡️”
First look teases the new Harry Potter series
The image doesn’t show the character’s face, but it’s the first real glimpse at the tone and visual style HBO is going for with the series.
The snowy setting, banners, and crowd all point to Hogwarts, while the cloak puts the focus squarely on Harry Potter as the face of the reboot.
HBO appears to be using the image to build hype ahead of Wednesday’s trailer reveal, which should offer fans their first real footage from the series.
Cast
Dominic McLaughlin plays Harry Potter, with Arabella Stanton as Hermione Granger, Alastair Stout as Ron Weasley, John Lithgow as Albus Dumbledore, Janet McTeer as Minerva McGonagall, Nick Frost as Rubeus Hagrid, Paapa Essiedu as Severus Snape, Luke Thallon as Quirinus Quirrell, Paul Whitehouse as Argus Filch, Katherine Parkinson as Molly Weasley, Lox Pratt as Draco Malfoy, Johnny Flynn as Lucius Malfoy, Bel Powley as Petunia Dursley, Daniel Rigby as Vernon Dursley, Bertie Carvel as Cornelius Fudge, Rory Wilmot as Neville Longbottom, Amos Kitson as Dudley Dursley, Louise Brealey as Madam Hooch, and Anton Lesser as Garrick Ollivander.
Release And Creative Team
The Harry Potter series is written and executive produced by Francesca Gardiner, with Mark Mylod executive producing and directing multiple episodes.
Hans Zimmer and Bleeding Fingers are composing the score for the series.
The show comes from HBO in association with Brontë Film and TV and Warner Bros. Television. Executive producers also include J.K. Rowling, Neil Blair, Ruth Kenley-Letts, and David Heyman. The series is scheduled to debut in 2027 on HBO and HBO Max.
