It’s now been nearly 14 years since the eighth and final part of the Harry Potter film series hit cinema screens – Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 was released in 2011.
And it’s a remarkable 24 years since the first film in the series was released, introducing the world to the then little-known acting trio of Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson and Rupert Grint.
Since then three parts of the ‘Fantastic Beasts’ series, starring Eddie Redmayne, have been added to the Potterverse.
But now fans of the boy wizard have something new to look forward to, with a Harry Potter television series in the works.
Streaming service Max (formerly HBO Max) will be making it and last year had an open casting call for young actors from the UK and Ireland to play Harry, Ron and Hermione - with the three young unknowns set to be propelled to global stardom announced last month.
They join several actors who have been previously been confirmed to take on the parts of the adult figures of the Potterverse - including such loved figures as Hagrid and Snape.
And now another set of casting decisions have been announced - including Hogwarts pupils, teachers, and villains.
Here are all 18 names currently confirmed for the television series set for a release in late 2026.
5. Alastair Stout as Ron Weasley
Alastair Stout has been cast as Ron Weasley in the new Harry Potter television series. Pretty much a complete unknown before winning the role, his only previous credited screen appearance is in an advert for Albert Bartlett potatoes entitled ‘Roll on Jersey Royal Season’. He plays ‘son at dinner’. | HBO
6. Katherine Parkinson as Molly Weasley
The matriarch of the Weasley clan will be played by Katherine Parkinson, who first rose to fame in Channel 4 comedy series The IT Crowd (for which she won two acting BAFTAs). She's also starred in the likes of Doc Martin, Humans, The Boat That Rocked and The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society. | Getty Images
7. Nick Frost as Rubeus Hagrid
Shaun of the Dead and Spaced star Nick Frost would seem to be the perfect performer to step into the huge shoes of the late great Robbie Coltrane as friendly giant and Hogwarts groundskeeper/gamekeeper Hagrid. It's been confirmed that he's been cast. | Getty Images for Pizza Hut
8. Leo Earley as Seamus Finnigan
Irish Potter fans might be familiar with Leo Earley, who will play Irish half-blood wizard Seamus Finnigan. Last year he featured on RTÉ’s Late Late Toy Show, skilfully telling a story that won him the under-12 storytelling Fleadh title. | RTE