05 September,2026 09:14 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Bonnie Hill, Billy Barratt, Lenny Rush (Pictures via Instagram)
The upcoming second season of HBO's Harry Potter series is expanding its cast, with new actors set to take on some of the most recognisable characters from J.K. Rowling's wizarding world. The latest additions include Bonnie Hill as Ginny Weasley, Billy Barratt as Tom Riddle and Lenny Rush as the voice of house-elf Dobby.
The casting announcement comes as the television adaptation moves further into the story originally explored in the Harry Potter books and films. The second season will continue to follow Harry Potter and his friends as they navigate another challenging year at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. In an Instagram post on HBO's handle, the makers shared who will play what.
Hill will play Ginny Weasley, the youngest member of the Weasley family and a character who becomes increasingly important to Harry as the story progresses. The role was previously played by Bonnie Wright in the original film franchise. Hill now joins a new generation of actors who are bringing the beloved characters to life for the HBO adaptation.
Barratt, meanwhile, has been cast as the young Tom Riddle, the mysterious student whose past is closely connected to one of the wizarding world's darkest figures. The character's appearance is expected to offer viewers a glimpse into the history of Lord Voldemort and provide an important piece of the larger story.
Another much-anticipated addition is Dobby, the loyal and eccentric house-elf who becomes a memorable ally to Harry. Lenny Rush has been cast as the voice of Dobby, bringing the character into the new television adaptation.
The new casting comes as HBO continues to build its expansive Harry Potter ensemble. The series has generated considerable interest among fans, particularly because it promises to explore the original books across multiple seasons, allowing more room for storylines and characters that could not receive as much screen time in the films. They had recently shared that Kit Harington will be seen in an interesting role.
With production moving ahead, the new additions are expected to become part of the wider Hogwarts ensemble alongside the actors already cast in the series.
The casting of Ginny, young Tom Riddle and Dobby also signals that the show is preparing to delve deeper into the characters and mythology that shaped Harry's journey. For longtime fans, seeing these familiar figures reimagined for television could add another layer of anticipation to the upcoming season.
As HBO continues revealing details about Season 2, the new Harry Potter series is steadily assembling its cast while preparing to revisit another chapter of the wizarding saga.
