'Harry Potter' series casts its James and Lily Potter, Charlie Weasley

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1. The Hollywood Reporter

   HBO’s ‘Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone’ Casts James and Lily Potter, Charlie Weasley ↗ (opens The Hollywood Reporter)

   Published Oct 27, 2026

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   The first season of Francesca Gardiner's TV adaptation arrives on Christmas Day.

2. Variety

   ‘Harry Potter’ HBO Series Casts James Potter and Lily Potter, Plus Charlie Weasley in Character’s Screen Debut ↗ (opens Variety)

   Published Oct 27, 2026

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   The “Harry Potter” HBO series has cast another casting spell. Harry Gilby, Jasper Talbot and Hannah Chinn have joined the cast as Charlie Weasley, James Potter and Lily Potter, respectively. The actors will appear in Season 1 of the series, which is dubbed “Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone.

3. Deadline

   ‘Harry Potter’ Series Finds Its Lily & James Potter In Jasper Talbot & Hannah Chinn; Harry Gilby To Play Charlie Weasley ↗ (opens Deadline)

   Published Oct 27, 2026

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   HBO’s Harry Potter series has cast the roles of the titular wizard’s parents, James and Lily Potter, with Jasper Talbot and Hannah Chinn, respectively. Additionally, Harry Gilby joins as Charlie Weasley, the second eldest son of Molly and Arthur Weasley after Bill, whose siblings also include Percy,…

4. UPI

   'Harry Potter' series casts its James and Lily Potter, Charlie Weasley ↗ (opens UPI)

   Published Oct 27, 2026

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   Jasper Talbot, Hannah Chinn and Harry Gilby have joined the cast of the "Harry Potter" series, which premieres on HBO and HBO Max in December.