India, July 14 -- HBO has officially kicked off production for the highly anticipated Harry Potter TV series at Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden in England. On Monday, the company confirmed that the reboot show will premiere in 2027. HBO also gave fans a first look at the series, with a set photo featuring Dominic McLaughlin as Harry Potter. According to TV Line, this marks the first official confirmation. However, HBO chairman and CEO Casey Bloys had previously hinted that 2027 was the likely release window.

Dominic McLaughlin will play Harry Potter, with Arabella Stanton as Hermione Granger and Alastair Stout as Ron Weasley. The adult cast includes John Lithgow as Dumbledore, Janet McTeer as McGonagall, Paapa Essiedu as Snape and Nick Fr...