Arabella Stanton: The Rising Star Taking on Hermione Granger in the Harry Potter TV Series
A captivating new chapter in the Harry Potter saga has officially been unveiled.
Casting Revelation
Following months of intrigue and conjecture, HBO has at last disclosed the young stars set to headline its eagerly awaited original Harry Potter television series. All attention is now on Arabella Stanton, a fresh face in the acting world, who has been cast as Hermione Granger, a role previously made iconic by Emma Watson. Joining Stanton in the magical trio are Dominic McLaughlin, stepping into the shoes of Harry Potter, and Alastair Stout, taking on the mantle of Ron Weasley, thus forming the new generation of Hogwarts champions.
Extensive Search
The casting revelation, announced on May 27, concludes an extensive search that saw over 32,000 children audition for the legendary roles originally brought to life by Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint and Watson, according to Forbes. The casting call, launched last autumn, invited hopefuls aged 9 to 11 from across the UK and Ireland to submit two audition videos - one performing a story or poem, and another sharing a personal anecdote about a loved one or pet. And it was Arabella Stanton who emerged victorious, reports the Express.
Behind the Scenes
Behind the scenes, casting directors Lucy Bevan and Emily Brockmann sifted through thousands of auditions to find the perfect match for the magical trio. According to the show's creative heads, they found just that. "After an extraordinary search led by casting directors Lucy Bevan and Emily Brockmann, we are delighted to announce we have found our Harry, Hermione, and Ron. The talent of these three unique actors is wonderful to behold, and we cannot wait for the world to witness their magic together onscreen," shared showrunner Francesca Gardiner and director Mark Mylod in a shared statement.
Rising Star
While many may just be getting acquainted with Stanton, those in the know in theatre circles should already recognise her from her impressive West End debut. In what appears to be Stanton's own Instagram post, she reflected on playing the lead in Matilda the Musical, a character well-known for having telekinetic powers.