Young actors of HBO’s new Harry Potter series reportedly earn £500,000 each for the first season

The new HBO adaptation of the Harry Potter saga is generating major attention following reports that its three young stars will earn an impressive £500,000 each for the first series. The adaptation, first announced in 2023, will reimagine J.K. Rowling’s beloved story across seven series, beginning with the first instalment set to air at Christmas 2026. Dominic McLaughlin, aged 12, has been cast as Harry Potter, alongside Arabella Stanton, 11, as Hermione Granger, and Alastair Stout, 12, as Ron Weasley. According to The Sun, this salary amounts to roughly £60,000 per episode, an unusually high sum for first-time child actors. The trio reportedly beat more than 32,000 children who auditioned for the roles, underscoring the immense public interest surrounding the project. The first trailer, released earlier this week, gives fans a glimpse at iconic moments from the early part of Harry’s story, including his life with the Dursleys and his invitation to Hogwarts. It also teases new scenes not seen in the original films, such as Harry attending a Muggle school. An official image accompanied the trailer, depicting the young wizard in his Gryffindor Quidditch uniform, exciting long-time enthusiasts. With its release date now confirmed for Christmas 2026, the series is expected to be one of HBO’s most highly anticipated projects, reigniting worldwide enthusiasm for the Wizarding World franchise.