At least, that’s the official word.

That process has been intensive.

Over32,000 young actorshave reportedly auditioned for the coveted roles of the Boy Who Lived and his two best friends.

Remus Lupin (David Thewlis), Hermione (Emma Watson), Harry (Daniel Radcliffe), and Ron (Rupert Grint) on the Hogwarts Express in Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban

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When asked about more fan casting speculation, includingOppenheimersCillian Murphy, Dungey responded with a coy,No comment.

When Can We Expect ‘Harry Potter’ To Start Shooting?

The show, which is being bySuccessionwriterFrancesca Gardinerand directed byMark Mylod, is envisioned as afaithful, decade-long retellingofJ.K.

John Lithgow and Dumbledore from Harry Potter

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Rowlingsseven novels one season per book.

Warner Bros. Television is the studio behind the project, with HBO leading casting and development.

For now, fans will have to wait a little longer for officialcasting news.

HBO Harry Potter TV Show Poster

But with the summer production start inching closer, the magic is clearly in motion.

Soon, then, it’ll be mischief managed.

Harry Potteris coming to HBO and Max.

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Stay tuned to Collider for more.

Cast

Source:Deadline

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