Fans of the wizarding world will be interested to hear that Lox Pratt, the actor set to embody the iconic role of Draco Malfoy in the upcoming HBO Harry Potter television series, has officially signed with United Talent Agency (UTA). This move marks a significant step for the rising British talent.
UTA will now represent Pratt across all areas of his burgeoning career, including acting, endorsements, and other opportunities. His casting as Draco Malfoy is a central part of the ambitious Harry Potter adaptation, which aims to provide a faithful, season-by-season retelling of J.K. Rowling's seven books over a decade-long production.
Production for the series commenced in the summer of 2025 at Leavesden Studios and is projected to conclude filming for its first season by mid-2026. The show is expected to enchant audiences with its premiere in early 2027. Pratt joins a confirmed ensemble cast that includes Dominic McLaughlin as Harry Potter, Arabella Stanton as Hermione Granger, and Alastair Stout as Ron Weasley. Other notable cast members include John Lithgow as Albus Dumbledore, Paapa Essiedu as Severus Snape, and Janet McTeer as Minerva McGonagall. Nick Frost has been cast as Rubeus Hagrid. With a strong creative team, led by showrunner Francesca Gardiner, the new Harry Potter series is poised to delve deeper into the beloved stories than ever before.