While details of the casting decisions for HBO’s show remain mostly under wraps, Flick Miles, who played Emma Watson’s body double in the first three films, says she imagines the process would have been “relatively similar”.
“When I was cast there was such an importance around duty of care and everyone right to the top was focused on ensuring we had a good support system and were happy.”
The stars of the TV show will be thrust fully into the spotlight when it airs – it is expected to start in 2026 or 27, and carry on for a decade.
Miles tells me that while she has fond memories of her time on the film sets, the new cast will have a more intense experience than the original children did in the early 2000s.
“We could just live in a bubble without knowing what was being said about us, but now with social media it’s totally different.
“I am sure the team will try so hard to preserve their innocence and childhood. But it will be really hard.”
Speaking to several children who tried out for the TV show, none regret applying, and it seems they are happy to have tasted a small part of the Harry Potter magic.