Books: the books never say, but J.K. Rowling has: “Ron’s eyes are blue” (interview with The Leaky Cauldron and MuggleNet, 16 July 2005 [source]). Series: Alastair Stout’s eyes are brown in his character poster.
Harry Potter on HBO
The unofficial guide to HBO’s Harry Potter: the latest news, the episodes, the cast, and every difference between J.K. Rowling’s books and the series.
Latest news
- 13 November 2026New pages: a page for each actor, the ages of the cast, new scenes not in the book, houses and uniforms, magical creatures and music. More »
- 13 November 2026New page: sets and filming locations, from the new Hogwarts at Leavesden to London Zoo, King’s Cross and the Cornish coast. More »
- 13 November 2026Dominic McLaughlin, Arabella Stanton and Alastair Stout, the new Harry, Hermione and Ron, talked to Scholastic News about the auditions, getting the parts and filming. More »
- 10 November 2026Snape actor Paapa Essiedu told Vanity Fair he still doesn’t really know what happens in Deathly Hallows, and was baffled by Dumbledore’s death. More »
- 9 November 2026New difference: Ron’s eye colour. J.K. Rowling has said Ron’s eyes are blue; in his character poster they are brown. More »
- 9 November 2026Character posters of Harry, Hermione and Ron, added to the posters page and their character pages. More »
Books vs Series
HBO promised “a faithful adaptation” of the books. So far, before a single episode has aired, we have recorded 15 differences, each checked against the text. The latest:
Books: Nicolas and Perenelle Flamel are only mentioned (PS, chs. 13, 17). Series: both appear as characters.
Books: Lucius Malfoy first appears in the second book (CoS, ch. 4). Series: he already appears in season 1.
Season 1 episodes
Season 1, Philosopher’s Stone, has eight episodes. The first premieres on 25 December 2026 on HBO and HBO Max.
| Episode 1 | 25 December 2026 |
| Episode 2 | Not yet announced |
| Episode 3 | Not yet announced |
| Episode 4 | Not yet announced |
| Episode 5 | Not yet announced |
| Episode 6 | Not yet announced |
| Episode 7 | Not yet announced |
| Episode 8 | Not yet announced |
Explore the series
- Characters: the main characters as described in the books, and who plays them.
- Seasons: one book per season, starting with Philosopher’s Stone.
- Release date and where to watch.
- Trailers, posters and official images.
- Full cast, creative team and FAQ.
