India, May 27 -- While the news has only just broken, the West End-famed Arabella Stanton will be donning Hermione Granger as the magic of Harry Potter is officially returning to our screens.

Stanton, who will portray Hermione in HBO's Harry Potter television adaptation, captivated West End audiences as the title character in Matilda: The Musical from 2023 to 2024.

Over 30,000 young actors auditioned for the roles of Harry, Hermione, and Ron after HBO opened casting calls last fall.

"After an extraordinary search led by casting directors Lucy Bevan and Emily Brockmann, we are delighted to announce we have found our Harry, Hermione, and Ron," said showrunner Francesca Gardiner and executive producer/director Mark Mylod.

Joining Stanton...