
HARRY Potter stars have been spotted filming the exciting new series at London Zoo for the first time.
This week, the new Harry Potter was unveiled with a first look at the eponymous character of the TV spin-off of the famous film and book franchise.

Harry Potter stars have been spotted filming the exciting new series at London Zoo for the first time[/caption]

The iconic Dursley family have been spotted for the first time[/caption]

The upcoming series will adapt JK Rowling’s novels for a new generation[/caption]

Amos Kitson plays the role of Dudley Dursley[/caption]
The first look photo shows actor Dominic McLaughin as Harry Potter, complete in his Hogwarts wizarding robes, iconic round eye glasses and infamous forehead scar.
From HBO, the upcoming series will adapt JK Rowling‘s novels for a new generation.
And now, the iconic Dursley family have been spotted alongside Harry for the first time, re-creating the well-known zoo scene from the books, where Harry talks to the snake.
They, too, have filmed at London Zoo, like in the first movie, which is set on the edge of Regent’s Park.
The new Dursley family consists of Daniel Rigby in the role of blustering Uncle Vernon.
Bel Powley transforms into Aunt Petunia, with Amos Kitson as Dudley Dursley.
The family were seen filming at the zoo in an exciting first-look, and all huddled around to watch the penguin show, amongst a group of onlookers.
Uncle Vernon and Aunt Petunia were seen in wigs and glasses, and Dudley wore a tracksuit top and bottoms.
New Harry Potter star Dominic McLaughin, 11, is in attendance at the filming, seen in the iconic glasses with a large blue hoodie on.
The family filmed as the crew busied around them, touching up makeup and taking photos, while getting everyone into position.
They were picture zipping between different areas of the zoo in golf buggies, reportedly shocking members of the the public in the process.
Showrunners have guaranteed the new series will be a “faithful adaptation” of the books penned by controversial author, J.K Rowling, who is also serving as an executive producer.
Alastair Stout will play Ron Weasley and Arabella Stanton will take on the role of Hermione Granger acting alongside him to round out the wizarding trio.
The three new young stars join a talented cast including John Lithgow as Professor Albus Dumbledore and a number of other famous faces and Bafta winners.

The new Dursley family consists of Daniel Rigby in the role of blustering Uncle Vernon[/caption]

Uncle Vernon and Aunt Petunia were seen in wigs and glasses[/caption]

Dudley spotted in a tracksuit[/caption]

They were picture zipping between different areas of the zoo in golf buggies[/caption]

The first look photo shows actor Dominic McLaughin as Harry Potter[/caption]

A poster of the penguin show[/caption]

The actors were pictured filming in a large crowd while enjoying ice cream[/caption]
The latest cast announced includes, Rory Wilmot as Neville Longbottom, Louise Brealey as Madam Rolanda Hooch, and Anton Lesser as Garrick Ollivander.
Johnny Flynn will play the villainous Lucius Malfoy, replacing Jason Isaacs in his iconic movie role.
Series regulars will include Janet McTeer as Professor Minerva McGonagall, Nick Frost as groundskeeper Hagrid and Paapa Essiedu as Professor Severus Snape.
Rounding out that announcement were Luke Thallon as Quirrell and Paul Whitehouse as Filch.
They will also have big shoes to fill – succeeding the late Michael Gambon, Maggie Smith, Robbie Coltrane and Alan Rickman.
The Sun revealed how HBO’s adaptation will be filmed in a £1billion mini town – including a school and medical centre.
It will include new roads, multi-storey car parks and vast hangars to house the sets.
A TV insider said: “Warner Bros are making a huge commitment to the new TV show, looking at making multiple, lengthy series over the next decade.
“So they see pumping a huge amount of cash in upfront to construct this infrastructure as a worthwhile investment which they’ll eventually get a return on.
“What they’ll have is a small metropolis which will not only provide the backdrop for the show but all the facilities the huge cast and crew need, too.”

A look at the set at London Zoo[/caption]

A clothes rail of outfits pictured being brought onto the set[/caption]

The family filmed as the crew busied around them, touching up makeup and taking photos, while getting everyone into position[/caption]

Arabella Stanton, Dominic McLaughlin, and Alastair Stout will portray Hermione Granger, Harry Potter and Ron Weasley[/caption]