Written by J.K. Rowling, the Harry Potter saga defined a generation and entered the zeitgeist. The upcoming reboot will renew the franchise for a new era, introducing it to a fresh generation while paving the way for more expansive storytelling.

More wizards and witches have joined the upcoming "Harry Potter" HBO series. HBO has announced nine more actors joining the show, including those playing the Malfoy family members and their matriarch, Molly Weasley. Newcomer Lox Pratt will play Draco Malfoy, while "Emma" actor Johnny Flynn has been cast as Lucius Malfoy.

HBO’s forthcoming adaptation of the Harry Potter books has inspired discourse ever since it was first announced back in 2023—due in no small part to author and series producer J.K. Rowling’s noted transphobia. But this spring, fans of the franchise recieved a few important casting updates.