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.
17. Luke Thallon as Professor Quirinus
Relative unknown Luke Thallon has just played Hamlet to great acclaim for the Royal Shakespeare Company. He's playing Professor Quirinus, the teacher who (spoiler alert) is possessed by Lord Voldemort in the first book. The character was previously played by Ian Hart. | Getty Images
18. Sienna Moosah as Lavender Brown
Another young newcomer, Sienna Moosah, will take on the part of Lavender Brown - the role originally played by multi-talented comedian, illustrator, actor and writer Jessie Cave. | Contributed