The filming of 'IT: Welcome to Derry' was significantly complicated and delayed due to the 2023 Hollywood strikes, which halted production for eight months and caused logistical issues, including changes in seasons and actor schedules. Despite these challenges, the show premiered on HBO with strong viewership, and subsequent episodes are airing weekly.
'I Love LA' is a self-aware HBO comedy that satirizes the influence of internet culture and social media on Los Angeles, focusing on a talent manager and her influencer client, with a sharp, comedic take on modern fame and city life for those 'chronically online.'
The creators of HBO's 'IT: Welcome to Derry' clarify misconceptions about Pennywise, emphasizing the show's focus on building suspense with less frequent appearances of the clown and exploring a new storyline set in 1962, during a previous cycle of Pennywise's terror, with a strong connection to the original films and Stephen King's universe.
Rachel Sennott, a rising actress and creator, moved to Los Angeles during the pandemic and faced initial struggles but found her footing by creating the HBO comedy series 'I Love L.A.', which reflects her experiences and internet-savvy generation. The show, which she stars in, also marks her growth as a writer and producer, blending her East Coast roots with her new West Coast life, and explores themes of friendship, social media, and young adulthood.
Warwick Davis returns as Professor Filius Flitwick in the upcoming HBO Harry Potter TV series set to debut in 2027, along with new cast members for Hogwarts and Gringotts, as part of the Back to Hogwarts celebration.
HBO's upcoming 'Harry Potter' TV series is casting its Hogwarts staff and students, with Warwick Davis reprising his role as Professor Flitwick. The series is currently in production at Warner Bros.' Leavesden Studios, featuring a mix of returning and new cast members, and is set to premiere in 2027.
HBO is developing a 'Harry Potter' series set to premiere in 2027, with Warwick Davis reprising his role as Professor Flitwick and new cast members portraying both students and staff from Hogwarts, including familiar characters like Draco Malfoy and new roles such as Professor Sprout and ghost Professor Binns.
HBO's upcoming Harry Potter series has cast most of the Weasley children, including Tristan and Gabriel Harland as Fred and George, Ruari Spooner as Percy, and Gracie Cochrane as Ginny, with Alastair Stout as Ron. The series, set to launch in 2027, features a notable adult cast and is produced by J.K. Rowling and others.
HBO's upcoming 'Harry Potter' series has revealed the casting of Ron Weasley's siblings, including twins Tristan and Gabriel Harland as Fred and George, Ruari Spooner as Percy, and Gracie Cochrane as Ginny, with filming underway at Leavesden Studios. The series will adapt all seven books over multiple seasons, debuting in 2027, with a star-studded cast including Dominic McLaughlin as Harry and John Lithgow as Dumbledore.
The Season 3 finale of HBO's 'The Gilded Age' features dramatic conflicts as Bertha and George Russell face personal and financial crises, highlighting the show's blend of historical setting and modern storytelling.
HBO's upcoming Harry Potter series has cast Aaron Zhao as Terry Boot, a recurring character who is a Ravenclaw student and member of Dumbledore's Army, with filming ongoing until 2026 and a planned release in 2027.
Tonia Haddix, known as the 'Dolly Parton of chimps,' was sentenced to 46 months in federal prison for lying about the death of her pet chimp Tonka and obstructing justice, after a legal battle over her treatment of animals and her deception about Tonka's fate.
HBO's new Harry Potter TV series has begun filming, with Nick Frost cast as Hagrid, showcasing a look similar to Robbie Coltrane's iconic portrayal. The series will span seven seasons, each adapting one of the books, and is set to premiere in 2027.
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Nick Frost has been revealed as the actor portraying Hagrid in the upcoming HBO 'Harry Potter' series, which began filming in the UK and is set to premiere in 2027. The series features a new cast including Dominic McLaughlin as Harry Potter and a star-studded lineup of other characters, with production expected to last until spring 2026.
HBO has released the first official image of Dominic McLaughlin as Harry Potter in a new series set to premiere in 2027, featuring a fresh cast and a new adaptation of J.K. Rowling's books, separate from the film series.