New Harry Potter star Dominic McLaughlin remarked that playing the character in the upcoming HBO series is a dream come true.
"A bit surreal to be honest, because I was always a huge Harry Potter fan when I was younger," he said in an interview with BBC News.
He went on: "And it was like the dream role, of course, so I’m thrilled to be able to be doing it."
It was in May when HBO announced the lead stars of its Harry Potter series.
"Dear Mr. Potter, Miss Granger, and Mr. Weasley: We are pleased to inform you that you have a place at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry," HBO wrote on social media.
"Please welcome Dominic McLaughlin as Harry Potter, Arabella Stanton as Hermione Granger, and Alastair Stout as Ron Weasley to the HBO Original Series Harry Potter."
As per previous report by Variety, showrunner Francesca Gardiner and executive producer and director Mark Mylod expressed in a statement their excitement for the audiences to see the magic of the lead cast on the screen.
"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," they said.
They also extended their gratitude to everyone who auditioned for the roles. "We would like to thank all the tens of thousands of children who auditioned. It’s been a real pleasure to discover the plethora of young talent out there," they said.
Other cast members include Lox Pratt as Draco Malfoy, Johnny Flynn as Lucius Malfoy, Leo Earley as Seamus Finnigan, Alessia Leoni as Parvati Patil, and Katherine Parkinson as Molly Weasley.
Additionally, Sienna Moosah will play as Lavender Brown, Bel Powley as Petunia Dursley, Daniel Rigby as Vernon Dursley and Bertie Carvel as Cornelius Fudge.
The previous Harry Potter movie franchise was headlined by Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, and Rupert Grint.