The upcoming HBO television adaptation of the “Harry Potter” books has added three more key roles for its second season, which will cover the story of “Chamber of Secrets.” According to Variety, the series has cast actors to play Dobby the house-elf, Ginny Weasley, and a young Tom Riddle, the character who later becomes Lord Voldemort.
Variety reports that the new cast members will join the show for season 2, which is based on the second novel in J.K. Rowling’s series. The trade publication did not name the actors in the available summary, but confirmed that all three roles have been filled. The Hollywood Reporter and Deadline also covered the casting news, with Deadline noting that the production has found its new Ginny Weasley specifically for the season.
The casting marks a significant step for the series, as Ginny Weasley is a central character in the “Chamber of Secrets” plot, and Tom Riddle’s memory plays a major role in the book’s mystery. Dobby, the loyal house-elf, is also introduced in the second story and becomes a recurring figure throughout the franchise. The HBO series is a fresh adaptation of the books, separate from the Warner Bros. films that starred Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, and Rupert Grint.
Entertainment Weekly and IGN also highlighted the announcements, with IGN describing the Tom Riddle casting as the young Voldemort. The show is expected to continue its multi-season rollout, with each season dedicated to one of the seven novels. No premiere date for season 2 has been confirmed in the available reporting.
Fans can expect further casting announcements as production on the second season moves forward.
