The upcoming Harry Potter TV series has been generating significant excitement since its announcement, and the anticipation has only grown with the recent revelation that Daniel Radcliffe, the original Harry Potter, has reached out to the new lead actor, Dominic McLaughlin. Radcliffe, who famously portrayed the iconic character in the film franchise, shared during an appearance on Good Morning America that he wrote a letter to McLaughlin after the young actor was cast in the role. ‘I wouldn’t say that anyone who is going to play Harry has to [reach out to me], but I know a few people working on the production. I wrote to Dominic and sent him a letter, and he sent me a very sweet note back,’ Radcliffe told Variety. He emphasized that he doesn’t want to overshadow the new cast but simply wanted to offer his support. ‘I just wanted to write to him to say, ‘I hope you have the best time, and an even better time than I did—I had a great time, but I hope you have an even better time.’ Radcliffe also expressed his admiration for the young cast, saying, ‘I just see these pictures of him and the other kids, and I just want to hug them. They just seem so young. I just look at them and say, ‘Oh, it’s crazy I was doing that at that age.’ But it’s also incredibly sweet, and I hope they’re having a great time.’ The new series, which began filming in July, features an impressive ensemble cast, including Arabella Stanton as Hermione, Alastair Stout as Ron, John Lithgow as Albus Dumbledore, Paapa Essiedu as Professor Snape, Johnny Flynn as Lucius Malfoy, and Bel Powley as Petunia Dursley. The series is set to premiere on HBO in 2027.
From one Harry Potter to another: Daniel Radcliffe wishes Dominic McLaughlin
