Dominic McLaughlin, who will play Harry Potter in HBO's upcoming series, has given his first interview since being cast in the iconic role.

The upcoming HBO TV series adaptation of J.K. Rowling 's beloved book series offered a fresh wave of newcomers the chance to step into the Wizarding World, and for those who scored a spot, it's a dream come true — or, so says Dominic McLaughlin, who is inheriting the role of the titular wizard from Daniel Radcliffe.

New Harry Potter star Dominic McLaughlin remarked that playing the character in the upcoming HBO series is a dream come true. "A bit surreal to be honest, because I was always a huge Harry Potter fan when I was younger,