Our favorite movie series Harry Potter, has just released photos of the cast for their new upcoming play and fans could not be more excited! Earlier this morning, the production company for Harry Potter and the Cursed Child revealed the first images of Harry, Ginny, and Albus Severus Potter on their official Twitter account.
The two-part play written by J.K Rowling along with Jack Thorne and John Tiffany, takes place 19 years after the end of the original series. The storyline focuses on Potter’s son Albus, who struggles with living up to his family legacy.
With the show set to open for previews on June 7th in London’s West End, it is about time we meet the cast! Though it may take us some getting used to, here is your first look of our favorite characters all grown up!
'I had the idea he was wearing James’ – his older brother’s – hand-me-downs.' – @sam_clemmett #HarryPotterPlay pic.twitter.com/lL4bi1g5KP
— Wizarding World (@wizardingworld) May 31, 2016
Introducing Sam Clemmett who will be playing the youngest Potter and the lead of the story.
'We are very excited about sharing the play with everyone who is coming.' – Poppy Miller #HarryPotterPlay pic.twitter.com/nyRcRtWN3d
— Wizarding World (@wizardingworld) May 31, 2016
Poppy Miller will be playing Ginny Potter. Rowling said, “I think a lot of people would like to have Poppy’s Ginny for a mother. Kind and cool, exactly as I imagined her.”
Finally, take a look at our new Harry who will be played by Jamie Parker!
'It’s just immeasurably exciting and I can’t wait to show it to people' – Jamie Parker #HarryPotterPlay pic.twitter.com/4PWyHne9au
— Wizarding World (@wizardingworld) May 31, 2016
More character announcements are set to take place this week so make sure to be on the lookout!
