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All the latest news and updates on the Harry Potter franchise. Created in a series of seven books by author J.K. Rowling, the story of Harry Potter tells of a young wizard and his friends facing off against dark wizard Voldemort. In the eight-part film franchise (2001 to 2011), Harry was played by Daniel Radcliffe. A new HBO TV adaptation of the story is forthcoming in 2026.

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Mandatory Credit: Photo by Marion Curtis/Starpix/Shutterstock (5629437g) Daniel Radcliffe,Emma Watson,Rupert Grint,Tom Felton 'Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince' Film premiere, New York, America - 09 Jul 2009 The Harry Potter stars descended on New York last night for the premiere of the latest film in the hugely popular franchise. All three of the main stars, Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, Rupert Grint, were all in attendance. And, unlike at the London premiere just days before, which took place in torrential rain, they were greeted by blue skies. Emma once again displayed her fashion credentials by donning an all-in-one black and white leather halterneck dress. Other cast members walking the red carpet included the likes of Alan Rickman, Michael Gambon, Tom Felton, Warwick Davis and Freddie Stroma.

Harry Potter legend confirms comeback as iconic film character after 14 years

Channel: Showbiz Showbiz June 5, 2025 By Brooke Ivey Johnson
Emma Watson, Daniel Radcliffe and Rupert Grint as Hermione, Harry and Ron in a Harry Potter promo shoot

Former Harry Potter child star's dad issues warning after fans admit 'concerns'

Channel: TV TV June 4, 2025 By Asyia Iftikhar
SITGES, SPAIN - OCTOBER 05: Actor Nick Frost attends to photocall of "Timestalker" film during Sitges Film Festival on October 05, 2024 in Sitges, Spain. (Photo by Borja B. Hojas/Getty Images)

Nick Frost makes strong vow about Harry Potter TV series after backlash

Channel: TV TV June 3, 2025 By Tom Percival
Ralph Fiennes as Voldemort wearing a green cloak while holding a wand in both his hands in a scene from Harry Potter.

British acting legend new frontrunner to play Voldemort after Harry Potter casting updates

Channel: TV TV August 14, 2025 By Rebecca Cook
Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban Unit ?? Warner Bros. Entertainment, Inc.

Harry Potter fans annoyed about casting detail no one's got right in 25 years

Channel: TV TV May 29, 2025 By Milo Pope
A side by side of Arabella Stanton and Emma Watson as Hermione Granger

Here's why fans think Arabella Stanton as new Hermione is 'perfect casting'

Channel: TV TV May 29, 2025 By Rebecca Cook
A young Hermione, Ron and Harry from the original Harry Potter films wearing red and yellow Gryffindor scarves.

The truth behind claim Harry Potter TV show will cost hefty £75,000,000

Channel: TV TV May 29, 2025 By Rebecca Cook
Dominic McLaughlin in the role of Harry Potter, Arabella Stanton as Hermione Granger, and Alastair Stout as Ron Weasley sat in a field

Harry Potter's new child stars aren't actually completely unknown

Channel: TV TV May 29, 2025 By Rebecca Cook
Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson and Rupert Grint as Harry, Ron and Hermione.

The new Harry Potter child stars have confirmed my worst fears

Channel: TV TV July 15, 2025 By Asyia Iftikhar
Harry Melling as Colin walks meekly beside Alexander Skarsgard as Ray, in a biker jacket, down the high street at night in Pillion

I experienced one of the filthiest films I've ever seen at Cannes

Channel: Film Film October 20, 2025 By Tori Brazier
Dominic McLaughlin in the role of Harry Potter, Arabella Stanton as Hermione Granger, and Alastair Stout as Ron Weasley sat in a field

JK Rowling shares her opinion on new Harry Potter cast

Channel: TV TV May 29, 2025 By Kitty Chrisp
A young Sarah Michelle Gellar posing as Buffy the Vampire Slayer in front of a dark background, she is wearing a strappy lilac dress.

TV fans beg writers to ‘come up with something new’ as reboots take over

Channel: TV TV May 23, 2025 By Ellie Hutchings
Kristina Beanland posing with her arms outstretched in Universal's new Orlando theme park Epic Universe, next to a shot of the park.

Universal’s Epic Universe theme park is finally open – the queue was my favourite part

Channel: Travel Travel May 22, 2025 By Kristina Beanland
Harry Potter star Harry Melling's new X-rated film earns eight-minute standing ovation at Cannes

Harry Potter star's new X-rated film earns eight-minute standing ovation at Cannes

Channel: Film Film May 20, 2025 By Emily Bashforth
EXCLUSIVE: ** MIN WEB SET FEE ?350 GBP ** ** PRINT FEES TO BE AGREED ** An aerial view of the iconic 'Privet Drive' set from the Harry Potter HBO series has been revealed for the first time. Pictured: gv,general view Ref: BLU_S8329264 170525 EXCLUSIVE Picture by: UnBoxPHD / SplashNews.com Splash News and Pictures USA: 310-525-5808 UK: 020 8126 1009 eamteam@shutterstock.com World Rights

First look at £1,000,000,000 'mini city' for the Harry Potter TV show

Channel: TV TV May 18, 2025 By Joel Harley
F6GYK2 RELEASE DATE: Nov 04, 2001. MOVIE TITLE: Harry Potter And The Sorcerer's Stone. STUDIO: Fox. PLOT: On his 11th birthday, young Harry Potter discovers the life he never knew he had, the life of a wizard. In his first year at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, he meets his two best friends Ron Weasley, an expert at Wizard Chess, and Hermione Granger, a girl with non-magic parents. Harry learns the game of Quiditch and Wizard Chess on his way to facing a Dark Arts teacher who is bent on destroying him. PICTURED: DANIEL RADCLIFFE as Harry Potter, RUPERT GRINT as Ron Weasley, EMMA WATSON a

Harry Potter's TV show's 3 main stars cast and about to become 'overnight millionaires'

Channel: TV TV May 9, 2025 By Robert Oliver

JK Rowling explains why she won't 'sack' Paapa Essiedu from Harry Potter TV show

Channel: TV TV May 6, 2025 By Milo Pope
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HBO boss addresses JK Rowling's input in Harry Potter TV reboot after 'anti-trans views'

Channel: TV TV May 3, 2025 By Meghna Amin
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I feel conflicted about Paapa Essiedu's latest move after joining Harry Potter

Channel: TV TV May 20, 2025 By Asyia Iftikhar

Inside Rupert Grint's private life after he announces 'secret' second baby

Channel: Showbiz Showbiz April 29, 2025 By Emily Bashforth

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