"HBO's Harry Potter Series Casts Malfoy Duo"

Excitement is building for the upcoming *Harry Potter* HBO TV series, as the production has officially announced several key casting decisions—including the actors set to portray Draco Malfoy, Lucius Malfoy, and Molly Weasley. These new additions bring fresh energy to some of the franchise's most iconic characters, while honoring the legacy established in the original film series.

Katherine Parkinson, widely recognized for her role in *The IT Crowd*, has been cast as Molly Weasley, the warm-hearted and fiercely protective matriarch of the Weasley family. She will step into the shoes previously filled by Julie Walters in the original movie adaptations, bringing her own unique warmth and depth to the beloved character.

Draco Malfoy, Harry Potter’s cunning Slytherin rival and longstanding Hogwarts antagonist, will be portrayed by newcomer Lox Pratt. The young actor joins the series with fresh potential, set to embody the complex persona of one of the Wizarding World's most notable figures. Adding to the familial dynamic, Johnny Flynn—known for his emotionally rich performances—will play the role of Lucius Malfoy, Draco’s manipulative and ambitious father.

In addition to these pivotal roles, today’s casting announcements include a number of promising newcomers who will portray Harry Potter’s fellow Hogwarts students. Leo Earley will appear as Seamus Finnigan, Alessia Leoni as Parvati Patil, and Sienna Moosah as Lavender Brown, each stepping into well-known but newly reimagined versions of these classic characters.

Earlier in the day, HBO confirmed additional cast members that enrich the world-building of this new adaptation. Bertie Carvel, best known for his work in *The Crown*, will portray Cornelius Fudge, the politically savvy Minister of Magic. Meanwhile, Bel Powley and Daniel Rigby have been cast as Petunia and Vernon Dursley—the often-frustrated and reluctant guardians of Harry Potter.

As filming is set to begin, the majority of central roles are now confirmed. This includes the three young actors chosen to portray the iconic trio at the heart of the story: Dominic McLaughlin as Harry Potter, Arabella Stanton as Hermione Granger, and Alastair Stout as Ron Weasley.

The series already features an impressive lineup of seasoned performers, beginning with John Lithgow as Albus Dumbledore. Additional casting updates have introduced Janet McTeer as Minerva McGonagall, Paapa Essiedu as Severus Snape, Nick Frost as Rubeus Hagrid, Luke Thallon as Quirinus Quirrell, and Paul Whitehouse as the ever-watchful Argus Filch.

With a strong foundation of talent now in place, the HBO *Harry Potter* series appears to be shaping up as a faithful yet innovative continuation of the Wizarding World saga. Stay tuned for more updates as the production moves forward.