Harry Potter series trailer shows Sorting Hat and Quidditch
HBO has released a new trailer for its Harry Potter series, showing Dominic McLaughlin’s Harry at Hogwarts as he wears the Sorting Hat, tries Quidditch and uses the Invisibility Cloak. The eight-episode first season adapts The Philosopher’s Stone and arrives on HBO and HBO Max this Christmas.
Key Takeaways
- The latest Harry Potter series trailer spotlights Harry’s Sorting Ceremony, Quidditch tryouts and the Invisibility Cloak.
- Dominic McLaughlin stars as Harry, with Alastair Stout and Arabella Stanton as Ron and Hermione.
- Season 1 is eight episodes; Season 2 for Chamber of Secrets was already renewed.
- John Lithgow, Janet McTeer, Paapa Essiedu and Nick Frost lead the adult cast.
What does the new Harry Potter series trailer show?
According to Variety, the trailer follows Harry, Ron and Hermione as they arrive at Hogwarts and sit through the Sorting Ceremony, where all three land in Gryffindor. Harry meets staff including Dumbledore, Snape, McGonagall and Hagrid.
Viewers also see Herbology and Potions classes, a Quidditch tryout, the bathroom showdown with a mountain troll, a high-pressure chess game, the Mirror of Erised and the Invisibility Cloak. TVLine notes Harry pleading with the Sorting Hat not to put him in Slytherin, plus Snape’s barbed line that Harry should hope for talent on the Quidditch pitch. The trio also investigates the mystery of the Philosopher’s Stone as Hogwarts’ first-year story unfolds on screen.
Who stars in HBO’s Harry Potter series remake?
Newcomer Dominic McLaughlin plays Harry Potter. Alastair Stout and Arabella Stanton portray Ron Weasley and Hermione Granger. John Lithgow is Albus Dumbledore, Janet McTeer is Professor McGonagall, Paapa Essiedu is Professor Snape and Nick Frost is Hagrid.
Other cast members include Luke Thallon as Professor Quirrell, Lox Pratt as Draco Malfoy, Rory Wilmot as Neville Longbottom, Leo Earley as Seamus Finnegan, Gracie Cochrane as Ginny Weasley and Elijah Oshin as Dean Thomas. For Season 2, Kit Harington has taken over as Gilderoy Lockhart after Nicholas Hoult exited over scheduling conflicts.
When does the Harry Potter series premiere on HBO?
The first season, described as a faithful adaptation of J.K. Rowling’s Philosopher’s Stone (known as the Sorcerer’s Stone in the U.S.), is set for Christmas on HBO and HBO Max. HBO is adapting all seven books into seven seasons of television and already renewed Season 2 for The Chamber of Secrets in May.
Official Wizarding World coverage previewed the teaser around Back to Hogwarts Day, promising a deeper look at Harry’s first year ahead of the holiday premiere on the streaming platform. For more streaming premieres and trailer drops, browse our Streaming & TV Alerts hub.