This is not a drill! HBO has dropped a first look at the highly anticipated new Harry Potter series.
The image, shared on social media, shows Harry Potter actor Dominic McLaughlin wearing a Gryffindor cloak while walking towards what appears to be a Hogwarts' Quidditch pitch. Meanwhile, flags representing the school houses Gryffindor and Hufflepuff hang from the outside.
The cryptic caption read: "Tomorrow," hinting that more information about the show will be announced imminently.
The post sparked fan speculation about the incoming news, with one confused Instagram user writing: "What do you mean? What? Who what???" while others suggested that a trailer might be on its way.
Unable to contain their excitement, a second viewer wrote: "I have officially passed out. Someone help me up."
What to expect from the Harry Potter series
The upcoming series will star Dominic McLaughlin as the titular character, a role that catapulted Daniel Radcliffe to stardom.
Each season of the drama will faithfully adapt the books by JK Rowling, who is an executive producer. It is expected to be a decade-long series.
© Getty ImagesWho stars in the show?
Arabella Stanton and Alastair Stout star alongside Dominic as Hermione and Ron.
The main trio beat around 32,000 children to the role, with the casting team reviewing up to 1,000 tapes a day.
© Aidan Monaghan/HBOThe drama also boasts a star-studded cast of stars, including Nick Frost as groundskeeper Rubeus Hagrid, Paapa Essiedu as Professor Severus Snape and US actor John Lithgow as Hogwarts headmaster Albus Dumbledore.
Meanwhile, Janet McTeer will portray Professor Minerva McGonagall, alongside stage star Luke Thallon as Quirinus Quirrell, the main antagonist of the first novel.
© Getty Images for DisneyPaul Whitehouse will play caretaker Argus Filch, while Warwick Davis will reprise his role as Professor Filius Flitwick from the films.
When will Harry Potter be released?
The drama is expected to air on the new streaming service HBO Max in the UK in 2027.
