Harry Potter actors snapped on set as they start filming for new HBO series

Hold on to your cloaks; the HBO series of Harry Potteris one step closer to being on our screens as the cast have been snapped on the set of the TV adaption of the hugely popular book and movie series.

The cast for the upcoming show, set in the Wizarding World, have began filming on set to adapt JK Rowling's hugely popular novels for the small screen. Much – but not all – of the cast has been revealed, as Dominic McLaughlin will star as the Boy Who Lived while joining him are Alastair Stout as the loyal sidekick Ron Weasley and Arabella Stanton, set to portray the brilliantly brainy Hermione Granger.

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And now the cast have been photographed amongst the crew on set to film the first scenes of the series. The actors were seen getting ready before the cameras start rolling. The show's star, Dominic, 11, was seen wearing a blue hooded jumper and a pair of round glasses – an accessory that has become synonymous with Harry Potter – as he filmed alongside the actors taking on the role as The Dursleys.

Meanwhile, spoiled Dudley Dursley actor Amos Kitson was snapped wearing a shell suit jacket with cropped, wide sleeves which he matched with a pair of grey shell suit trousers with a blue stripe down the side. The actor posed for a photo taken on an iPad by a crew member, as Amos was seen giving the camera a grumpy expression as he appeared to get into character.

Elsewhere on set, Uncle Vernon actor Daniel Rigby was seen having Vernon's signature moustache tended to by a makeup artist as he sported a pair of 1980s style bifocal glasses for the character.

Meanwhile, actress Bel Powley was seen in costume as she takes on the role of Aunt Petunia in the new TV adaption. Sporting a pair of '80s style wide frame sunglasses, a blonde bob hairstyle, and a white T-shirt with a blue and white stripped jumper draped over her shoulders as she prepared to film amongst the cast.

The 1980s style of costume sported by the cast stays true to the time the first events in the book series took place. As Harry was born in 1980 and was raised by the Dursleys in his early years, after he was left on their doorstep by Albus Dumbledore following the murder of his parents by Lord Voldemort.

The actors were filming scenes at London Zoo for the series, in the very first on-set pictures of the highly anticipated, upcoming programme.

The cast and crew were seen around the penguin pool at the capital city's zoo to capture the first bits of action. At the beginning of the week it was announced the cast had begun the production stage of the programme. The cast and crew began filming at Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden, UK earlier this week and the exclusive photos show the first time the crew have been seen filming for the upcoming series, which is set to make its debut on HBO and HBO Max in 2027.

Just as filming began, more of the cast had been announced by Warner Bros. It was revealed that Rory Wilmot will take on the role as Neville Longbottom, Amos Kitson will play Dudley Dursley, Louise Brealey is undertaking the role of Madam Rolanda Hooch, and Anton Lesser is Garrick Ollivander.

Meanwhile, it has been rumoured that the show bosses have cast the role of Harry's arch-enemy Lord Voldemort – but will keep the identity of who will take on the role of He Who Must Not Be Named a secret. Rumours began on social media and have been rife ever since. Voldemort isn't the only role that hasn't been confirmed as filled and casting news continues to roll in as filming gets underway.

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