HBO have also hinted at a possible teaser trailer release on Wednesday
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A first look at the highly anticipated Harry Potter reboot has finally been unveiled, giving fans a glimpse of the titular character.
The image, posted on the official Harry Potter Instagram page, shows Dominic McLaughlin from behind as he walks towards the Quidditch pitch wearing a red-and-gold cloak representing Hogwarts’ Gryffindor house, with his surname and player number on the back.
The post also appeared to tease a possible trailer release on Wednesday, carrying the caption: “Tomorrow⚡”.
The look for the new series has been created by production designer Mara LePere-Schloop, whose previous credits include Interview With the Vampire and Pachinko.
The HBO Original series is set to debut in March next year and is currently in production at Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden.
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The TV adaptation of the beloved fantasy series was first confirmed last April.
Producers at HBO have since gradually confirmed who will play the major roles in the show.
Dominic McLaughlin will star as Harry Potter, Arabella Stanton has secured the role of Hermoine Granger, and Alastair Stout will play Ron Weasley.
Other roles include John Lithgow as Albus Dumbledore, Janet McTeer as Minerva McGonagall, Paapa Essiedu as Severus Snape, Nick Frost as Rubeus Hagrid and more.
In September, HBO also announced the return of Warwick Davis as Professor Filius Flitwick, marking his homecoming to the wizarding world.
It was announced in January that Hans Zimmer and Bleeding Fingers would compose the new score for the HBO series.
The series is written and executive produced by Francesca Gardiner, while Mark Mylod will executive produce and direct multiple episodes.
Produced by HBO in association with Brontë Film and TV and Warner Bros. Television, the series is also executive produced by J.K. Rowling, Neil Blair and Ruth Kenley-Letts of Brontë Film and TV, and David Heyman of Heyday Films.
It follows the announcement that a Harry Potter flagship store is to open in London's Oxford Street in the autumn.
The planned 21,000 sq ft shop over two floors within The Ribbon development at 134-140 Oxford Street will become the second official Harry Potter retail destination in the UK after a site at King's Cross Station.
Warner Bros said designers planned to transform the interior of the building into a "wizarding emporium celebrating the beloved locations featured in the books and films".
The "must see" destination for fans and visitors to the capital will offer photo opportunities and interactive activities alongside exclusive merchandise.
