New Blood for Hogwarts: HBO Announces Cast Changes for "Chamber of Secrets" Adaptation

HBO's Harry Potter Reveals New Dobby and Young Voldemort Replacements

Three months before HBO’s highly anticipated adaptation of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone casts its spell on viewers, a fresh wave of casting news has emerged. Get ready to meet a brand new Dobby, a younger Voldemort, and a different Ginny Weasley as production gears up for the “Chamber of Secrets” season – and beyond.

Young Voldemort Gets a New Face

Stepping into the role of Tom Riddle, also known as the young Lord Voldemort, is Billy Barratt. The 19-year-old actor, best known for his roles in Apple TV’s “Invasion” and the horror film “Bring Her Back,” will bring a chilling new dimension to this iconic character. He’s also slated to appear in the upcoming television adaptation of the popular game franchise, “Life Is Strange.” Barratt takes over from Christian Coulson, who previously portrayed the younger Voldemort in 2002’s “Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets.”

Dobby Gets a Digital Upgrade

Lenny Rush has been cast as Dobby the house-elf for season 2. The 17-year-old actor, known for his work on the comedy-drama series “Am I Being Unreasonable?” (for which he won a British Academy Television Award), will bring a fresh take on the beloved character. While Toby Jones voiced Dobby in the films, and the character was entirely CGI, Rush’s performance promises to be equally memorable.

Ginny Weasley Enters a New Era

Bonnie Hill is taking over the role of Ron Weasley’s sister, Ginny, for season 2. Gracie Cochrane played Ginny in the first season of HBO’s “Harry Potter.” Hill previously starred in Netflix’s “The Six Triple Eight” and “Girl Troop vs Aliens,” where she also portrayed a character named Ginny. Bonnie Wright originally brought Ginny Weasley to life on the big screen.

Joining this new wave of talent is Kit Harington, who will be stepping into the shoes of Gilderoy Lockhart, previously portrayed by Kenneth Branagh in the films. This exciting announcement adds another layer of anticipation for HBO’s ambitious adaptation.

[[Caption: Billy Barratt as Tom Riddle/Lord Voldemort]]

[[Caption: Lenny Rush as Dobby the House-Elf]]

[[Caption: Bonnie Hill as Ginny Weasley]]

[[Caption: Kit Harington as Gilderoy Lockhart]]

[[Caption: Dominic McLaughlin as Harry Potter]]

[[Caption: Arabella Stanton as Hermione Granger]]

[[Caption: Alastair Stout as Ron Weasley]]

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[[Caption: John Lithgow as Albus Dumbledore]]

[[Caption: Janet McTeer as Minerva McGonagall]]

[[Caption: Paapa Essiedu as Severus Snape]]

[[Caption: Nick Frost as Rubeus Hagrid]]

[[Caption: Rory Wilmot as Neville Longbottom]]

[[Caption: Lox Pratt as Draco Malfoy]]

[[Caption: Leo Earley as Seamus Finnigan]]

[[Caption: Elijah Oshin as Dean Thomas]]

[[Caption: Tristan Harland as Fred Weasley and Gabriel Harland as George Weasley]]

The ensemble cast also includes Daniel Rigby as Vernon Dursley, Bel Powley as Petunia Dursley, Paul Whitehouse as Argus Filch, Johnny Flynn as Lucius Malfoy, Bertie Carvel as Cornelius Fudge, Luke Thallon as Quirinus Quirrell, Katherine Parkinson as Molly Weasley, Amos Kitson as Dudley Dursley, Richard Durden as Cuthbert Binns, Louise Brealey as Rolanda Hooch, Bríd Brennan as Poppy Pomfrey, Leigh Gill as Griphook, and Anton Lesser as Garrick Ollivander.