Spoilers: HBO's Harry Potter Set Photos Tease Unseen Book Moments

New Set Photos from HBO's Harry Potter Reboot

Recently, new photos and footage have surfaced from the set of HBO’s much-anticipated Harry Potter reboot. These images showcase moments pulled directly from the beloved books that did not make it into the original film adaptations.

Expanding the Wizarding World

Each season of the Harry Potter reboot is set to contain eight episodes, allowing HBO to delve deeper into the Wizarding World. This format enables the series to adapt scenes and characters that were previously left out of the movies.

Celebratory Wizard Sighting

In the latest photos, a wizard is seen joyfully waving his wand atop his house, which connects to a memorable scene from Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone:

"Professor McGonagall sniffed angrily. 'Oh yes, everyone’s celebrating, all right...',"

Fans speculate this character could be Dedalus Diggle, although it's possible he is just a random wizard celebrating Lord Voldemort's downfall.

Differences in Wand Design

Interestingly, the wand seen in the images appears to be a simple twig, contrasting with the more elaborate designs of wands featured in the films. This choice might suggest a more “working-class” representation of wizards, hinting at the thoughtfulness behind the series' commitment to diverse magical characters.

Cast and Crew Highlights

The cast includes:

• Dominic McLaughlin as Harry Potter
• Arabella Stanton as Hermione Granger
• Alastair Stout as Ron Weasley

Other notable cast members include:

• John Lithgow as Albus Dumbledore
• Nick Frost as Rubeus Hagrid

Harry Potter is written and executive-produced by Francesca Gardiner, with Mark Mylod directing multiple episodes. The series is set to premiere in 2027.

Stay tuned for more updates as production continues!

Source: ComicBookMovie

The HARRY POTTER TV series is now filming in Skipton!

A wizard was seen pointing his wand on a rooftop

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— Wizarding World Direct (@WW_Direct) October 21, 2025

Video of the wizard on the roof in Skipton for the HARRY POTTER TV series

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— Wizarding World Direct (@WW_Direct) October 21, 2025

See some of the first photos from the set of the #HarryPotter HBO series!

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— JustJared.com (@JustJared) October 22, 2025