
HBO's 'Harry Potter' Series Casts Dobby, Ginny Weasley And Tom Riddle For Season 2
The Wizarding World TV reboot is locking in major characters as production gears up for its second chapter.
By Rae MitchellPublished Updated 2 min read
The Wizarding World is officially building out its new roster of magical stars. HBO has locked down three crucial roles for Season 2 of its upcoming *Harry Potter* television series, bringing in notable young talent for some of the story's most iconic characters. Leading the pack is the role of young Lord Voldemort himself. According to reports, actor Billy Barratt has been chosen to play Tom Riddle. Barratt holds the record as the youngest winner of an International Emmy Award and recently grabbed attention for his performance in the series *Invasion*. His casting brings an acclaimed young dramatic actor to the dark origins of Hogwarts' ultimate villain.
Who is playing Dobby in the Harry Potter HBO series?
In another major casting move, the network has found its Dobby. Lenny Rush, who won over audiences in *Am I Being Unreasonable?*, is set to bring the loyal house-elf to life. Dobby remains one of the most adored figures across the entire franchise, making this choice one of the most anticipated reveals for the new adaptation. Joining the iconic Weasley clan is rising star Bonnie Hill. The actress, who previously worked on *Girl Troop versus Aliens*, will take on the role of Ginny Weasley. As the youngest child and only daughter in the family, Ginny plays an increasingly vital part in the overall saga as the storyline progresses.

Who is in the cast of the new Harry Potter series?
These new talent additions signal that production planning is making huge strides behind the scenes. HBO is committing to a multi-season television adaptation designed to provide a much more detailed, book-accurate exploration of Hogwarts compared to the original blockbuster film series. Fans of the franchise are closely monitoring every casting announcement coming out of the studio. While details surrounding production schedules and premiere dates remain under wraps for now, filling key Season 2 roles like Tom Riddle, Dobby, and Ginny Weasley shows that the studio is aggressively gearing up for the long haul.
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- Who is playing Tom Riddle in the HBO Harry Potter series?
- Actor Billy Barratt, who holds the record as the youngest International Emmy winner and starred in Invasion, has been cast as young Tom Riddle.
- Who is playing Dobby in the new Harry Potter TV show?
- Lenny Rush, best known for his role in Am I Being Unreasonable?, will play the loyal house-elf Dobby in Season 2.
- Who has been cast as Ginny Weasley in the reboot?
- Bonnie Hill, who previously appeared in Girl Troop versus Aliens, has been cast to play Ginny Weasley.
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