HP Season 2 Cast: Arthur Weasley, Moaning Myrtle, and Colin Creevey revealed
If you’ve been waiting for a dose of magical mayhem, prepare to welcome some fresh faces into the magical world. Filming is underway at Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden in the UK as HBO prepares for the next installment of the beloved Harry Potter series, bringing new life and even more personality to the halls of Hogwarts.
The casting announcements for Season 2 have introduced some wonderfully eccentric additions to the Weasley clan and the storied halls of witchcraft. Rafe Spall steps into the shoes of Arthur Weasley, a character ripe with charm and history. Spall, known for his compelling performances in projects like Under Salt Marsh and The Ritual, will embody the wonderfully eccentric pure-blood wizard who manages the Ministry of Magic’s Misuse of Muggle Artifacts Office and is the devoted father to seven children, including Ron, Ginny, Fred, and George.
Adding a haunting touch to the ensemble is Molly Hewitt-Richards, who will portray Moaning Myrtle. Known for her work in crime dramas and medical series, Hewitt-Richards brings a unique depth to the notoriously sensitive ghost who haunts the girls’ bathroom at Hogwarts. Fans are already buzzing over whether her tragic fate was an accident or a deliberate part of the unfolding saga.
Completing the new arrivals is Jasper Ambrose, who will play Colin Creevey. Ambrose, known for his roles in series like The Sheep Detectives, will bring a wide-eyed, enthusiastic energy to the role of the Muggle-born superfan of Harry Potter, a boy perpetually snapping photos around the castle grounds with his trusty camera.
This wave of exciting new talent joins an already formidable cast. The season will feature major additions like Kit Harington as the imposing Gilderoy Lockhart, Bonnie Hill as Ginny Weasley, and Lenny Rush as Dobby. These newcomers join the core group, including Dominic McLaughlin as Harry Potter, Arabella Stanton as Hermione Granger, and Alastair Stout as Ron Weasley.
The adult wizarding world remains stacked with cinematic heavy hitters. The cast includes John Lithgow as Albus Dumbledore, Janet McTeer as Minerva McGonagall, Paapa Essiedu as Severus Snape, and Nick Frost as Rubeus Hagrid, ensuring that the history and depth of the wizarding world are perfectly preserved.
With camera crews busy setting the scene, anticipation is reaching a fever pitch. Fans won’t have to wait long to return to Hogwarts, as the first season of the series is set to debut on Christmas Day, December 25, 2026.
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