A new trailer for Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone has been released, offering a better idea of what to expect from HBO's take on the Wizarding World.
The sneak peek opens by expanding on moments not seen in J.K. Rowling's novel, revealing the moment Ron Weasley received his letter from Hogwarts and when Hermione Granger arrived on the Hogwarts Express.
There are plenty of familiar moments, too, including the Boy Wizard's first Quidditch match, the Mirror of Erised, a very different take on the troll in the dungeon, and wizard chess. We also get to see what magic looks like now, as more of the redesigned Hogwarts is revealed.
While there are inevitable similarities to the Harry Potter movies, this does look like a much different take on the Wizarding World, with a fresh approach to its costumes, sets, and characters.
Still, what worked well the last time does so again here; Paapa Essiedu's Severus Snape, for example, still has nothing but disdain for young Harry in Potions class.
"There is nothing special about Harry Potter - at least that's what his Aunt Petunia always says," reads the synopsis. "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."
Check out the latest trailer for Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone below.
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.