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HBO's upcoming "Harry Potter" TV series has cast its leads: Dominic McLaughlin as Harry, Arabella Stanton as Hermione, and Alastair Stout as Ron. Over 30,000 actors auditioned for the roles. Filming starts this summer. The series boasts a star-studded supporting cast including John Lithgow as Dumbledore and Janet McTeer as McGonagall. Despite J.K. Rowling's controversial views, HBO maintains the series will remain separate from her personal opinions.

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