The actors playing Harry Potter and Hagrid in HBO’s new series were spotted filming for the first time in London on Monday. Dominic McLaughlin, 11, got into costume as the beloved titular wizard with a collared sweater, a coat, jeans and a backpack.

Filming of the new TV adaptation of Harry Potter has been spotted in London. Footage captured by guests staying at a hostel opposite the film set shows the bustling activity on Borough High Street in Southwark. Dominic McLaughlin, 11, plays Harry in the new series and Nick Frost plays Hagrid. Both were seen alongside their doubles over the weekend.

The British actor has been cast as Severus Snape, the potions professor at Hogwarts. Alan Rickman played Snape in all eight Harry Potter films. Essiedu earned several nominations for his role in the BBC’s I May Destroy You and costarred with Saoirse Ronan in The Outrun, which premiered at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival.