The enchantment is back with the trailer for HBO’s Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone.

      HBO has unveiled the initial trailer and promotional images for Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone, the inaugural season of the small-screen adaptation of the cherished magical book series by J.K. Rowling, which chronicles young Harry’s first year at Hogwarts.

      The cast features Dominic McLaughlin as Harry Potter, Arabella Stanton as Hermione Granger, Alastair Stout as Ron Weasley, John Lithgow as Albus Dumbledore, Janet McTeer as Minerva McGonagall, Paapa Essiedu as Severus Snape, Nick Frost as Rubeus Hagrid, Rory Wilmot as Neville Longbottom, Lox Pratt as Draco Malfoy, Leo Earley as Seamus Finnigan, Elijah Oshin as Dean Thomas, Tristan Harland as Fred Weasley, Gabriel Harland as George Weasley, Ruari Spooner as Percy Weasley, Alessia Leoni as Parvati Patil, Sienna Moosah as Lavender Brown, Finn Stephens as Vincent Crabbe, William Nash as Gregory Goyle, Warwick Davis as Filius Flitwick, Sirine Saba as Pomona Sprout, Daniel Rigby as Vernon Dursley, Bel Powley as Petunia Dursley, Paul Whitehouse as Argus Filch, Johnny Flynn as Lucius Malfoy, Bertie Carvel as Cornelius Fudge, Luke Thallon as Quirinus Quirrell, Katherine Parkinson as Molly Weasley, Amos Kitson as Dudley Dursley, Gracie Cochrane as Ginny Weasley, Richard Durden as Cuthbert Binns, Louise Brealey as Rolanda Hooch, Bríd Brennan as Poppy Pomfrey, Leigh Gill as Griphook, and Anton Lesser as Garrick Ollivander.

      According to Aunt Petunia, there is nothing remarkable about Harry Potter. However, on his 11th birthday, a letter granting him admission to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry reveals a hidden realm full of fun, friendship, and magic. This new journey, however, comes with significant dangers as Harry must confront a menacing foe from his past.

      Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone is set to debut on HBO in Christmas 2026.