In the first season titled Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, there is nothing special about Harry Potter - at least that's what his Aunt Petunia always says. On his 11th birthday, a letter of admittance to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry opens up a hidden world for Harry: one of fun, friendship and magic. But with this new adventure comes great risk as Harry is forced to face a dangerous enemy from his past.
The drama stars Dominic McLaughlin as Harry Potter; Alastair Stout as Ron Weasley; Arabella Stanton as Hermione Granger; Nick Frost as Rubeus Hagrid; Paapa Essiedu as Severus Snape; Janet McTeer as Professor McGonagall; and John Lithgow as Albus Dumbledore.
Francesca Gardiner developed the drama based on the novels by J.K. Rowling. The showrunner and author executive produce with Neil Blair, Ruth Kenley-Letts, David Heyman and director Mark Mylod. Warner Bros. Television, Brontë Film & TV, and Heyday Films produce.
Jon Brown has been elevated to co-showrunner on the second season alongside Gardiner. He served as a writer on the first season.
"As we have laid out our plans for the overlapping production schedules to finish Season 1 by Christmas and to return to production for Season 2 this autumn, it has become clear that bringing on a co-showrunner is the key to maintaining our momentum," said Gardiner. "I've loved working with Jon from the very first day we met on Succession through to these recent times together on Harry Potter. Not only do I have huge admiration for his writing, but he's also a brilliant collaborator and a lovely person. We are lucky to have him."
"I'm incredibly excited to be collaborating with Francesca as co-showrunner," added Brown. "It has been a joy to write on Philosopher's Stone, and I'd like to thank Francesca and HBO for putting their faith in me to continue this remarkable journey. Seems you're never too old to get your invitation to Hogwarts."
