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Every update about HBO’s Harry Potter series recorded on this site, newest first.

  • 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 »
  • 8 November 2026New: a page for each episode of season 1, with the chapters it is likely to cover, and an About page. More »
  • 8 November 2026New pages: characters, seasons, episodes, where to watch, posters, official images, creative team, FAQ and news. More »
  • 7 November 2026Site redesigned. New pages: cast, trailers and poster, release date. Six new differences from the trailers. More »
  • 29 October 2026HBO revealed the first official poster. More »
  • 24 September 2026Official cast list updated by HarryPotter.com. More »
  • 2 September 2026Second official teaser trailer released. More »
  • 25 March 2026First official teaser and premiere date: 25 December 2026. More »

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Books vs Series

Difference 001 of 15

Snape’s skin colour

Books: Snape has “sallow skin” (PS, ch. 7).

Series: he is played by Paapa Essiedu, a Black British actor.

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Posters

Harry character poster, HBO's Harry Potter
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Latest updates

9 November 2026
New 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 2026
Character posters of Harry, Hermione and Ron, added to the posters page and their character pages. More »

8 November 2026
New: a page for each episode of season 1, with the chapters it is likely to cover, and an About page. More »

8 November 2026
New pages: characters, seasons, episodes, where to watch, posters, official images, creative team, FAQ and news. More »

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Book references are to the UK editions: PS = Philosopher's Stone, CoS = Chamber of Secrets. · About this site · Page updated