HBO is adapting Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone into an eight-episode series, introducing young actors across Gryffindor, Slytherin, Hufflepuff, and Ravenclaw.

The show combines new student talent with returning adult characters, bringing Hogwarts’ classes, Quidditch, and house rivalries to life, while revealing the full student cast for all four houses.

Gryffindor

Eire Farrell as Katie Bell
Asha Soetan as Angelina Johnson
Orson Matthews as Oliver Wood
Serrana Su-Ling Bliss as Alicia Spinnet
Ethan Smith as Lee Jordan

Slytherin

Laila Barwick as Pansy Parkinson
Oliver Croft as Marcus Flint
Cornelius Brandreth as Terence Higgs
Dylan Heath as Adrian Pucey
Eddison Burch as Miles Bletchley
James Dowll as Lucian Bole
Henry Medhurst as Peregrine Derrick
D’Angelou Osei-Kissiedu as Graham Montague

Hufflepuff

India Moon as Hannah Abbott
Jazmyn Lewin as Susan Bones
Cian Eagle-Service as Ernie Macmillan
James Trevelyan Buckle as Justin Finch-Fletchley

Ravenclaw

Aaron Zhao as Terry Boot
Eve Walls as Lisa Turpin
Scarlett Archer as Penelope Clearwater
Anjula Murali as Padma Patil

These new actors join previously revealed leads, including Dominic McLaughlin as Harry, Arabella Stanton as Hermione, and Alastair Stout as Ron. Many Gryffindor students are part of the iconic Quidditch team, while Slytherin’s additions emphasize athletic prowess and rivalry.

Hufflepuff and Ravenclaw newcomers were discovered through UK and Ireland casting calls, blending fresh talent with young actors already making waves on stage and screen.

While fans marvel at the new student lineup, the real excitement builds around when Hogwarts’ magical doors will open for everyone.

Harry Potter season 1 brings Hogwarts magic to the screen

Harry Potter season 1 is set to premiere on HBO in early 2027, with filming that began in July 2025 expected to finish by mid-2026. The eight-episode season will cover the full story of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone, bringing J.K. Rowling’s first novel to life with a careful mix of young talent and familiar adult actors.

The adult cast includes John Lithgow as Dumbledore, Janet McTeer as McGonagall, Paapa Essiedu as Snape, Nick Frost as Hagrid, and Warwick Davis returning as Flitwick.

Season 2 writing has already started to ensure continuity. In contrast, the first season showcases Hogwarts’ four houses in vivid detail, combining Quidditch drama, house rivalries, and the start of Harry Potter’s magical journey.

What are your thoughts on this exciting new student lineup and Hogwarts revival? Let us know in the comments.

Written by

Shraddha Priyadarshi

Edited by

Itti Mahajan