There's no doubt that the new Harry Potter series is one of the most anticipated television events of the near future. The series of fantasy novels created by British author J.K. Rowling is about to experience a second wave, thanks to HBO's commitment to relaunching the franchise with a small-screen project that's no less ambitious and productive than the Warner Bros. film series of the same name.

With work on set proceeding at full speed and a release date currently set for a loose 2027, the first season of Harry Potter promises an even more accurate adaptation of the original work, as recently confirmed by Warwick Davis, who played Professor Flitwick in the films and is currently reprising his role for the television version. Offering a preview in an interview with Radio Times, he said: "I'm working on it right now, but I can't really say anything beyond the fact that they're retelling these wonderful stories, but with more depth and detail than ever before."

Echoing previous assurances from the broadcaster, which has great confidence in the work of writer Francesca Gardiner and director Mark Mylod, Davis further reiterated to fans: "These are really faithful adaptations of the novel." And, describing the feeling of being on a set that evokes old experiences, he added: "We're obviously telling the same story; so, there are similar moments we're experiencing as actors on set. But it's strange to be back on the same studios, doing it all over again, because Leavesden is where we shot the films."

The new cast will inevitably mark a clear departure from the film series, especially the very young protagonists who have inherited the roles of Harry Potter, Ron Weasley, and Hermione Granger. Dominic McLaughlin, who plays Harry, reacted a few days ago after receiving a letter of encouragement from none other than Daniel Radcliffe, the star who has played the character in the films since 2001's "Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone."

A guest on CBC's Saturday Mash-Up! Live, McLaughin shared his emotions after receiving the letter: "I got a letter from him himself, Daniel Radcliffe. It was crazy. My dad touched me on the train and just gave me this letter. I read it and then I got to the bottom, and it said Dan R. I was freaking out, but I had to stay calm. I was on the train."

Revealing further details about the work atmosphere on set, he added: "It's going great, it's going really well. I've made friends with everyone, it's fantastic to be there." Regarding the letter's content on an episode of Good Morning America, Daniel Radcliffe said, addressing his new star: "I hope you have a great time, and that you have even more fun than I had. I had a great time, but I hope you have even more fun."

Unlike many others, however, British actor Harry Melling has always declared his desire to distance himself from the character he played in the films of the saga. Melling was initially known for his role as Dudley Dursley , Harry's cousin, and has now returned to the limelight after his appearances in titles such as the Netflix series “The Queen's Gambit” and the film “The Pale Blue Eye”.

Stressing the importance of always distinguishing the role from the actor, he said: " I don't want people to have an idea of who I am when they start a film . I want them to just see the character, and maybe that's why it all seems so eclectic and you can't pigeonhole it." Recalling his conflicting experiences as a child while filming , he added: "Establishing yourself so early in a huge franchise like this was never a goal. At 10 years old, or whatever, there was so much more to do. Even then, I knew that being stuck in the child actor thing would limit the other things I wanted to do."

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