He Who Must Not Be Named is he who cannot be seen, or can he? That’s the question fans have now that we’ve seen our first proper look at the most dangerous dark wizard in history. A new collection of images from Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone has officially revealed several fresh looks at the first season, including what appears to be the show’s first glimpse of Lord Voldemort.

It’s a particularly cheeky way of giving fans their first “look” at Voldemort without actually showing his face or revealing who will ultimately play him — unless Cillian Murphy is hiding under there — because what we’re seeing is a look at Luke Thallon as Quirrell staring directly into the camera while wearing the distinctive head covering concealing Voldemort on the back of his head.

The images also show off a fabulous look at an extremely colorful Hogwarts. John Lithgow (Conclave) appears as Albus Dumbledore at the staff table, alongside Paapa Essiedu (I May Destroy You) as Severus Snape, while Janet McTeer (Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning) takes center stage as Minerva McGonagall during the Sorting Ceremony.

Another shot shows the Great Hall packed with students beneath newly designed house banners, while Dominic McLaughlin appears as Harry with his wand drawn. HBO has also released a new look at Nick Frost (Hot Fuzz) as Rubeus Hagrid and Katherine Parkinson (The IT Crowd) as Molly Weasley surrounded by her children at the Burrow.

‘Harry Potter’ Is Bringing ‘Philosopher’s Stone’ Back to the Screen

There is nothing special about Harry Potter – or so his Aunt Petunia tells him. But when a mysterious letter of admission to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry arrives, it opens the door to a hidden world of magic, friendship and adventure. Yet behind Hogwarts’ enchanted walls lie dark secrets. Harry must find the courage to prove himself against the darkest wizard of all.

The cast is led by McLaughlin as Harry Potter, alongside Arabella Stanton as Hermione Granger and Alastair Stout as Ron Weasley, alongside Lox Pratt as Draco Malfoy, Johnny Flynn (One Life) as Lucius Malfoy, Parkinson as Molly Weasley and Anton Lesser (Andor) as Garrick Ollivander.

Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone is written and executive produced by Francesca Gardiner, with Mark Mylod executive producing and directing multiple episodes. The series will premiere on HBO and HBO Max at Christmas 2026.