According to multiple reliable sources, a new trailer for HBO's Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone is expected to be released tomorrow, September 1. In the meantime, we have a new look at the Boy Wizard receiving his letter from Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, along with the letter itself.
The four house crests for Gryffindor, Hufflepuff, Ravenclaw, and Slytherin have also been revealed, featuring a very different aesthetic from the ones we saw in the Harry Potter movies.
Much has been said about how this small-screen take on the Wizarding World will differ from what we saw in theaters. Given that those movies were loyal to J.K. Rowling's novels—beyond the necessary changes that come with the confines of a feature's runtime—fans aren't expecting the 7-season TV series to be vastly different.
However, we will see moments and characters from the books not previously adapted to the screen, along with moments only referenced or alluded to on the page.
In terms of Harry Potter's visuals, these latest reveals do suggest that HBO is looking to at least somewhat do its own thing with The Philosopher's Stone, The Chamber of Secrets, The Prisoner of Azkaban, The Goblet of Fire, The Order of the Phoenix, The Half-Blood Prince, and The Deathly Hallows.
There is nothing special about Harry Potter - at least that's what his Aunt Petunia always says. On his 11th birthday, a letter of admittance to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry opens up a hidden world for Harry: one of fun, friendship and magic. But with this new adventure comes great risk as Harry is forced to face a dangerous enemy from his past.
The main cast of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone includes 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, and Lox Pratt as Draco Malfoy.
Rounding out the supporting cast are Daniel Rigby as Vernon Dursley, Bel Powley as Petunia Dursley, Paul Whitehouse as Argus Filch, Luke Thallon as Quirinus Quirrell, Katherine Parkinson as Molly Weasley, Amos Kitson as Dudley Dursley, Gracie Cochrane as Ginny Weasley, Leigh Gill as Griphook, and Anton Lesser as Garrick Ollivander.
The series, based on J.K. Rowling’s beloved books, is written and executive-produced by Francesca Gardiner. Mark Mylod will executive-produce and direct multiple episodes of the series for HBO in association with Brontë Film and TV and Warner Bros. Television. The series is executive-produced by J.K. Rowling, Neil Blair, and Ruth Kenley-Letts of Brontë Film and TV, and David Heyman of Heyday Films.
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone premieres on HBO Max this Christmas.