Harry Potter TV Series Cast Announced; Little House on the Prairie Reboot Cast Revealed
Key Takeaways
- Dominic McLaughlin, Arabella Stanton, and Alastair Stout cast as Harry, Hermione, and Ron.
- Little House on the Prairie reboot casts Alice Halsey as Laura Ingalls.
- The Last of Us renewed for Season 3, focusing on Abby's Seattle perspective.
- Pixar's Elio release date is June 20, 2025; 25 minutes previewed.
- Steve Carell and John Krasinski advocate for The Paper, an Office spinoff.
Top Stories
Harry Potter TV series casts Harry, Ron, and Hermione
On May 27, 2025, Warner Bros. announced the casting of Dominic McLaughlin as Harry Potter, Arabella Stanton as Hermione Granger, and Alastair Stout as Ron Weasley for the upcoming live-action Harry Potter TV series on HBO and HBO Max.
Little House on the Prairie reboot casts series regulars
On May 27, 2025, the cast for Netflix's Little House on the Prairie reboot was announced. Alice Halsey will play Laura Ingalls, Luke Bracey will play Charles, Crosby Fitzgerald will play Caroline, and Skywalker Hughes will play Mary Ingalls, with Jocko Sims, Warren Christie, Wren Zhawenim Gotts, Meegwun Fairbrother, Alyssa Wapanatâhk, and Xander Cole in other roles.
The Last of Us renewed for Season 3, Abby's perspective
On May 27, 2025, HBO renewed The Last of Us for a third season, which will focus on Abby's perspective in Seattle, with a fourth season also possible. The news was published on 2025-05-26, along with other upcoming movies and TV shows.
Pixar's Elio release date: 2025-06-20, previewed
On May 27, 2025, it was reported that Pixar's movie Elio is scheduled to be released in theaters on June 20, 2025. Pixar Animation Studios invited journalists to preview 25 minutes of the movie at its campus in Emeryville, California.
Carell and Krasinski advocate for The Office spinoff
On May 27, 2025, it was reported that Steve Carell and John Krasinski are advocating for The Paper, a new spinoff of The Office. Domhnall Gleeson received advice from Krasinski and Carell.
Behind the Camera
Scorsese and DiCaprio producing Ted Griffin’s Carthage Must Be Destroyed
Sonja O’Hara to direct feature Cottagecore
On May 27, 2025, it was announced that Sonja O’Hara will direct the feature project Cottagecore, which Verve Ventures and UTA Independent Film Group will introduce to buyers at the upcoming Tribeca Creators Market.
AlloCiné launches new live show Tapis Jaune
On May 27, 2025, AlloCiné launched Tapis Jaune, a new live show hosted by Mehdi Maïzi and Ngiraan Fall. The first episode was broadcast on Tuesday, May 27th at 8 PM on Mehdi Maïzi's Twitch channel, featuring Thomas Deseur, Natoo, Adrien Ménielle, and Florent Bernard as guests.
Christopher McQuarrie: Cruise changed mind about leaving film
On May 27, 2025, Christopher McQuarrie revealed at the Festival de Cannes that he was going to leave the film industry, but Tom Cruise changed his mind. McQuarrie is now writing the film by Doug Liman that Tom Cruise is to shoot in space, and is also working on two thrillers starring Tom Cruise.
Streaming Spotlight
The Handmaid's Tale finale sets up The Testaments spinoff
On May 27, 2025, it was reported that The Handmaid's Tale series finale brings reunions, resolutions & sets up The Testaments spinoff.
The Last of Us: Time jumps, WLF conflict, secrets revealed
In 2025, HBO's The Last of Us featured a three-month time jump after Joel's death, with Tommy visiting Joel’s body and Ellie waking up in a panic. Episodes 3 and 4 expanded on the conflict between the WLF and the Seraphites, and Ellie revealed her immunity while Dina revealed her pregnancy.
Cold Case : les meurtres au Tylenol released on Netflix
Demain nous appartient episode 1953 spoilers released
On May 27, 2025, spoilers were released for episode 1953 of Demain nous appartient, which is scheduled to air on May 28, 2025.
Adaptation Station
HBO Max promises a faithful Harry Potter adaptation
On May 27, 2025, Casey Bloys, the chief content officer of HBO and HBO Max, promised a “faithful adaptation” of the original novels for the Harry Potter TV series.
Emily Ziff Griffin adapts Morning Person for Amazon MGM
On May 27, 2025, Emily Ziff Griffin was tapped to adapt her short story Morning Person for Amazon MGM Studios.
Casting Call
Dark Winds Season 4 casts, Season 3 plot details
On May 27, 2025, Isabel DeRoy-Olson and Luke Barnett were cast in Season 4 of AMC and AMC+'s Dark Winds, with production starting this month in Santa Fe, NM, and a premiere in 2026. Season 3 picks up six months after Season 2, with Leaphorn and Chee investigating the disappearance of two boys, and Bernadette Manuelito uncovering a smuggling conspiracy.
Monk Indian adaptation casts Ram Kapoor as Armaan Mistry
On May 26, 2025, it was announced that Ram Kapoor will play Armaan Mistry in the Indian adaptation of Monk for JioHotstar, which will premiere on June 27, 2025. Mona Singh plays ACP Sehmat Siddiqui.
Celebrity Scoop
Daniel Radcliffe unlikely to return to Harry Potter
Daniel Radcliffe has seemingly dismissed the possibility of the original cast returning to the Harry Potter TV show.
Chris Evans' Cannes absence, upcoming movie Materialists
On May 27, 2025, it was reported that Chris Evans missed the Cannes Movie Premiere because of his mother's 70th birthday. The upcoming A24 movie, Materialists, starring Pedro Pascal, Dakota Johnson, and Chris Evans, is set to hit theaters in 2025.
Movie news: Cruise, Eastwood, Hepburn, and more
On Tuesday, May 27, 2025, news included articles about whether Tom Cruise pilots the planes himself in Top Gun 2, a potential film for a funny movie character 15 years later, Clint Eastwood's doubts about The Good, the Bad and the Ugly, and a recommendation to watch a classic film starring Audrey Hepburn.
Jennifer Lopez promotes Kiss of the Spider-Woman
Jennifer Lopez has been promoting her upcoming 2025 movie release, Kiss of the Spider-Woman, and recently wrapped work on Office Romance, a rom-com co-starring Ben Goldstein.
Release Radar
XYZ Films acquires Man Finds Tape world sales rights
On May 27, 2025, XYZ Films picked up world sales rights on the supernatural thriller Man Finds Tape ahead of its debut at this year’s Tribeca Film Festival. The film is written and directed by Peter Hall and Paul Gandersman, and stars Kelsey Pribilski, William Magnuson, John Gholson, Brian Villalobos, and Nell Kessler.
XYZ Films upcoming titles: Miley Cyrus, Maika Monroe, more
On May 27, 2025, it was reported that upcoming titles from XYZ Films include Something Beautiful from Miley Cyrus, In Cold Light starring Maika Monroe and Troy Kotsur, Banquet starring Meghann Fahy, and The Edge of Normal starring Chloë Grace-Moretz and Rupert Friend.
Raphaël Quenard's I Love Peru release date: 2025-07-09
On May 27, 2025, it was announced that I Love Peru, co-directed by Raphaël Quenard, will be released in theaters on July 9, 2025. Quenard, who is also filming a new comedy and promoting his first novel, might adapt his book to cinema.
Cannes Film Festival: Distribution deals, acquisitions
On May 27, 2025, Sergei Loznitsa’s Two Prosecutors secured distribution deals in multiple countries following its premiere at the Cannes Film Festival. Janus Films acquired Bi Gan's Cannes prize-winner Resurrection for North America, and Netflix bought Richard Linklater's Breathless Homage & Love Letter To Cinema Nouvelle Vague.
Le Cinquième élément returns to cinemas
On May 27, 2025, it was announced that Le Cinquième élément, a science-fiction success with 14 million admissions, is returning to cinemas. It was also noted that Bruce Willis does not have his usual French voice in the film.
Lilo & Stitch might have a sequel
On May 27, 2025, Alan Bergman stated that the adventures of Lilo and Stitch might have a sequel, noting that the original animated film had already had several sequels.