Harry Potter famed Daniel Radcliffe has shared his opinion about the new generation taking forward the upcoming HBO series.

Daniel played the titular role in the popular film series based on J.K. Rowling’s novel.

The films also starred Rupert Grint as Ron Weasley and Emma Watson as Hermoine Granger.

The popular wizardly world franchise is being converted into TV series backed by HBO with generation of actors.

Dominic McLaughlin, Alastair Tout and Arabella Stanton have stepped in as the new Harry, Ron and Hermoine.

While sharing his feelings over the new generation of actors playing the iconic roles, Radcliffe stated, “how surreal [it is] to watch people starting off on that journey, all those years later”.

He told PEOPLE, “We have all said, you know, you just see pictures of these kids and you just want to grab them and hug them.

“That’s the impulse that I think that we, mainly, all have”, said Daniel while adding that he can understand how the OG Harry Potter fans must be feeling, as they are feeling it too.

After watching the cast announcement photos, the Now You See Me actor explained, “It’s one of those where I think we all just know how the others feel, because we’re also feeling it.”

Harry Potter TV series is scheduled to stream in the early 2027. 

Robert Aramayo delivered one of the most emotional moments of the 2026 BAFTA Film Awards when he paid tribute to Ethan Hawke during his acceptance speech for Best Actor Sunday, February 22.

The 33-year-old English actor stunned audiences by winning the coveted prize for his performance in I Swear, a biopic about campaigner John Davidson’s life with severe Tourette’s syndrome.

Beating out heavyweights including Leonardo DiCaprio, Michael B. Jordan, Jesse Plemons and Timothée Chalamet, Aramayo was visibly overwhelmed as he took the stage.

Robert said, “I absolutely can’t believe this. I can’t believe I’m looking at people like you [Leonardo] never mind that I’m stood here.”

“I honestly cannot believe that I have won this award. I really cannot. Everyone in this category blows me away,” he added.

In his speech, Aramayo recalled a formative moment at Juilliard when the Before Sunrise star visited his class.

He recalled that Hawke spoke about longevity in acting, protecting one’s craft and avoiding self-destructive habits.

“It had a great impact on everyone in that room,” The Lord of the Rings alum said, turning to Hawke in the audience.

The camera captured Hawke fighting back tears, hiding his face in his hand before offering a warm smile and nod of encouragement.

Aramayo’s father leapt with joy in the audience as his son also scooped the Rising Star Award, voted for by the public.

The Game of Thrones actor, dedicated his wins to his family and the I Swear team, calling Davidson “the most amazing person I have ever met.”

Set about 200 years before the events of Game of Thrones, House of the Dragon follows the rise and fall of a powerful family known for their dragons and tendency towards madness.

Co-created by Ryan Condal and George R.R. Martin, the hit HBO Max series was renewed for a third installment just days before the premiere of its second season in June 2024.

While season 1 introduced viewers to the Targaryen family and season 2 saw a few dragon battles, Condal admitted during an “Inside the Episode” special after the finale that season 3 will focus on “total war.”

“While this season was very much about the fits and starts of an early medieval war, season 3 is clearly going to be about total war,” he revealed.

When will House of the Dragon season 3 be released?

While the exact date is not announced yet, House of the Dragon season 3 will premiere in June 2026 and is expected to feature eight episodes.

Which cast members are returning for House of the Dragon season 3?

Emma D’Arcy as Rhaenyra Targaryen, 

Olivia Cooke as Alicent Hightower and 

Matt Smith as Daemon Targaryen will reprise their roles

House of the Dragon season 3 trailer

After two seasons of simmering tension and political maneuvering, the conflict between Rhaenyra and Aegon will escalate into open, devastating warfare is the third season of House of the Dragon.