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'Harry Potter' Finds New Ginny Weasley, Casts Tom Riddle, Dobby Roles
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Key Points:
- HBO has cast Billy Barratt as young Voldemort (Tom Riddle), Lenny Rush as Dobby, and Bonnie Hill as Ginny Weasley for Season 2 of its Harry Potter series, joining Kit Harington as Gilderoy Lockhart.
- Barratt, in his late teens, closely matches the age of Tom Riddle in the books, while Rush, 17, marks a younger portrayal of Dobby compared to the CGI character voiced by Toby Jones in the films.
- Bonnie Hill replaces Gracie Cochrane as Ginny Weasley, following Cochrane’s departure after Season 1, with Ginny’s role becoming more prominent in the adaptation of Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets.
- Season 2, based on the second book, will begin filming in the fall and premiere after Season 1’s Christmas debut on HBO and HBO Max, with Jon Brown joining Francesca Gardiner as co-showrunner.
- The series features Dominic McLaughlin as Harry, Alastair Stout as Ron, Arabella Stanton as Hermione, and veteran actors including John Lithgow and Janet McTeer in key roles, with production by HBO, Brontë Film and TV, and Warner Bros. Television.
