Daniel Radcliffe, known worldwide for playing Harry Potter in the eight films of the saga, sent a personal letter to Dominic McLaughlin, the child actor chosen to play the wizard in the new HBO series Max. The gesture came after the official announcement of the children’s cast, released in October 2025. Na message, the actor wished his colleague to have even more special moments than his during the recordings.
Radcliffe stated that he wrote wanting “a lot of fun” and hoping that McLaughlin will overcome his own experience. Ele also mentioned feeling like hugging the children in the new cast when seeing the first photos released.
Letter brings advice and affection
The 36-year-old actor said he decided to write as soon as he found out about the official casting. Ele avoided giving technical advice and preferred to focus on the emotional aspect of the production.
Radcliffe stated that the period in which he worked in the franchise was very happy. Por hopes that the new generation will take advantage of the opportunity even more.
Reaction to child cast photos
The first official images of Dominic McLaughlin, Brodie Grundy and Lavínia Lemos as Harry, Rony and Hermione were released on October 28th. Radcliffe reacted by saying that the kids look “very young.”
He added that he finds it “incredibly sweet” to see this happening again.” The actor reinforced that he only feels joy following the reboot.
Compared personal experience
Radcliffe began recording Harry Potter when he was 11 years old. As filming the first feature lasted almost a year and a half.
The Brit remained in the role for ten years, between 2001 and 2011. In a recent Durante interview, he highlighted that he only has positive memories of the period.
New cast has already started reading
Production on the HBO Max series has begun table reads on Leavesden, on Inglaterra. As principal recordings are scheduled for early 2026.
- Dominic McLaughlin is 12 years old and was selected from thousands of British and Irish candidates.
- Brodie Grundy and Lavínia Lemos complete the main child trio.
- The first season should only adapt “A Pedra Filosofal”.
- Francesca Gardiner is the showrunner and Mark Mylod directs the first episodes.
Radcliffe maintains distance from the project
The actor confirmed that he will not participate in the new series either as an actor or as a producer. Ele prefers to leave the space completely free for the new generation.
Radcliffe has stated on other occasions that he considers the role to be the end of his career and that he wants the public to associate the character with the new performers. The HBO Max series is scheduled to premiere in 2027 and will have a budget of more than $100 million per season.
