Reactions to Harry Potter, Hermione Granger & Ron Weasley Casting Are Positive

HBO recently revealed the performers selected to embody Harry Potter, Ron Weasley, and Hermione Granger in the upcoming revival of the Harry Potter franchise. After this announcement, there has been a surge of fan reactions, most of which have been favorable. The production team at Warner Bros. on HBO will adapt each book from JK Rowling’s beloved fantasy series.

Fans are happy with new Harry Potter, Hermione Granger and Ron Weasley actors

HBO has unveiled the cast members who will portray Harry Potter, Hermione Granger, and Ron Weasley in the upcoming series. They are Dominic McLaughlin playing Harry Potter, Arabella Stanton for Hermione Granger, and Alastair Stout taking on the role of Ronald (Ron) Weasley.

After an exhaustive selection procedure that saw over 30,000 hopefuls, I was fortunate enough to be chosen as part of the illustrious trio, the Golden Three.

Fans have shared their thoughts about the new actors, and it seems they are pleased with the choice of cast members. A user named @Owachatinn described the selection of Ron and Hermione as “simply perfect, oh my goodness!” or “absolutely perfect, dear lord!

Another user on X (formerly Twitter) complimented the actors and wrote, “They’re adorable.”

A different user praised the choice of Stout as Ron Weasley and said, “For me, Ron Weasley is a spot-on casting decision.

User @lovetospare posted pictures featuring the actor resembling Hermione Granger from Harry Potter, saying, “Here’s Hermione Granger herself.

A different user joined the conversation to express approval for how Hermione was cast, saying, “That’s a truer-to-book appearance.

As a devoted fan, I can’t help but echo the sentiment shared by @vera when she described Stanton as “so cute, exactly how I always pictured Hermione in the books.” It’s like seeing a piece of my imagination brought to life!

Following the reveal of the main cast for the Harry Potter series, showrunner Francesca Gardiner and director Mark Mylod issued a joint statement. In this statement, they expressed their joy by saying, “After a thorough, extraordinary search guided by casting directors Lucy Bevan and Emily Brockmann, we are thrilled to announce that we have discovered our Harry, Hermione, and Ron.” They continued, “The acting prowess of these three exceptional individuals is truly captivating, and we eagerly anticipate the world seeing their enchanting chemistry on screen.

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2025-05-28 14:41