First look at ‘Harry Potter’ out! Iconic picture of Hogwarts revealed

By Samira Vishwas On Mar 25, 2026

HBO has released the first official photo from its highly anticipated *Harry Potter* television series, giving fans a new look at the famous Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.

The photo, shared on the show’s official Instagram on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, shows a young **Harry Potter** (played by newcomer **Dominic McLaughlin**) from behind as he approaches a snow-covered **Quidditch field**. He is wearing a red and gold **Gryffindor** robe with “Potter” and the number **7** written on the back, and he is holding his broom. In the background, students are gathered around the fluttering house banners of **Gryffindor** and **Hufflepuff**; One of the banners commemorates Fred and George Weasley. The image hints at an upcoming teaser trailer, and the post’s caption simply reads “Tomorrow” followed by a lightning emoji.

The production design, led by **Mara Lepere-Schlup** (famous for *Interview with the Vampire* and *Pachinko*), aims to bring JK Rowling’s magical world to life with new and fresh details. Currently, it is being shot in UK based Warner Bros. Studios operates in Leavesden.

**Main cast**
The series features experienced actors as well as a new generation of young lead actors:
– **Dominic McLaughlin** – as Harry Potter
– **Alastair Stout** – as Ron Weasley
– **Arabella Stanton** – as Hermione Granger
– **John Lithgow** – as Albus Dumbledore
– **Janet McTeer** – as Minerva McGonagall
– **Papa Essiedu** – as Severus Snape
– **Nick Frost** – as Rubeus Hagrid

**Francesca Gardiner** (*Succession*) is serving as showrunner and executive producer, while **Marc Mylod** is directing multiple episodes. **JK Rowling** is executive producing alongside Neil Blair, Ruth Kenley-Letts and David Heyman. The series will take a more in-depth look at Rowling’s seven books than the original films. It will follow Harry’s story—how he discovers he is a wizard, goes to Hogwarts, befriends Ron and Hermione, and faces Lord Voldemort. It is expected to premiere on HBO and Max in **2027**.

This first glimpse has created tremendous excitement among the people; It promises to be a faithful, yet fresh take on this beloved world of magic. Its teaser trailer is expected to release on March 25, 2026.