Season 2 of the Harry Potter series has already locked in its cast even before the first episode airs. HBO announces the lineup includes Rafe Spall as Arthur Weasley, Molly Hewitt-Richards as Moaning Myrtle, and Jasper Ambrose as Colin Creevey. This second season will adapt Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets.
The first season of the series, centered on Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, won’t premiere until December 25, 2026 on HBO Max. Its cast and practical details are laid out in our article dedicated to the season 1 of Harry Potter.
Rafe Spall will portray Arthur Weasley, the father of Ron, Ginny, Fred, George, and Percy. A keen lover of Muggle objects, the character works at the Ministry of Magic and becomes more central starting with The Chamber of Secrets. His arrival completes a large portion of the Weasley clan that’s already been established for the series.
Molly Hewitt-Richards will portray Moaning Myrtle, the ghost haunting Hogwarts’ girls’ bathroom. Jasper Ambrose will play Colin Creevey, a young student spellbound by Harry Potter. Both characters play a pivotal role in the mystery unfolding in the second book.
These three actors join several others already announced for season 2. Kit Harington is set to portray Gilderoy Lockhart, the new Defence Against the Dark Arts professor, while Lenny Rush will play Dobby. Billy Barratt will portray a young Tom Riddle, and Bonnie Hill will portray Ginny Weasley.
In Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, a string of attacks hits Hogwarts students as a message announces the reopening of a mysterious chamber. Harry, Ron, and Hermione set out to uncover the origins of these events and how they connect to the school’s past.
Filming is slated for autumn 2026 in the United Kingdom, around Warner Bros. Leavesden Studios. HBO has yet to offer a more precise schedule or a release date.
This ambitious early plan aims to keep the production moving by adapting the books without waiting for the first season to air. The series is designed to gradually tackle the different J.K. Rowling novels, with a season dedicated to each major milestone of Harry's Hogwarts years.
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