Production of HBO’s Harry Potter TV series began last week at Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden, off Aerodrome Way.
Key roles for series one are long since confirmed, but a wider call for children to work as extras was shared by agency Extra People in March and remains online.
HBO released the first picture of the new Harry Potter, played by Dominic McLaughlin, in costume last week (Image: Aidan Monaghan/HBO) When first shared, it was widely speculated that the “major television series” is Harry Potter.
Extra people states that children aged nine to 17, living within 45 minutes of the studios, are wanted for filming from this spring/summer onwards.
“Lots of days” were apparently available with “great rates of pay”.
Warner Bros Studios Leavesden The call added: “Experienced artists and newcomers welcome. No experience needed! You must be an early riser, have a great work ethic and professional attitude. Please apply now and tell your friends!”
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Applications can be made online. Parents or guardians must fill in applications on behalf of applicants younger than 16.
Warner Bros is the production company behind the original films, starring Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson and Rupert Grint.
The new, decade-long series, based on JK Rowling’s books, was announced in 2023 with HBO saying it would be “a faithful adaptation of the iconic books”.