Radcliffe Says He Probably Won't Watch HBO's Harry Potter Series
The original Harry Potter actor also said he avoids giving advice to successor Dominic McLaughlin so as not to overshadow him.
Daniel Radcliffe said he probably will not watch HBO's Harry Potter television series, telling movieweb.com that he does not watch any TV. The actor, who played Harry Potter in the film series, also said he deliberately avoids giving advice to his successor Dominic McLaughlin so as not to overshadow him.
Radcliffe has been in contact with McLaughlin, however: he previously wrote a private letter welcoming him to the role.
The HBO series is scheduled to premiere on December 25, 2026, on HBO and HBO Max. Its first season runs eight episodes, released weekly through mid-February 2027.
A new cast for a familiar story
McLaughlin leads the new cast as Harry Potter. He is joined by Alastair Stout as Ron Weasley and Arabella Stanton as Hermione Granger. Francesca Gardiner is the showrunner and writer, and Mark Mylod directs.
Radcliffe played Harry Potter across eight films, from 2001's Philosopher's Stone to 2011's Deathly Hallows – Part 2.
Quick answers
When does HBO's Harry Potter series premiere?
The series is scheduled to premiere on December 25, 2026, on HBO and HBO Max.
Who plays Harry Potter in the HBO series?
Dominic McLaughlin plays Harry Potter, with Alastair Stout as Ron Weasley and Arabella Stanton as Hermione Granger.
Will Daniel Radcliffe watch the new Harry Potter series?
Radcliffe said he probably will not, citing that he does not watch any TV.