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Lox Pratt Cast as Draco in HBO Harry Potter Reboot

5/5/2026

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Pratt Cast as Draco

Lox Pratt has been cast as Draco Malfoy in the HBO Harry Potter reboot series.
The series will premiere on Christmas on HBO in the United States and on HBO Max internationally.
Pratt says his Draco will have more layers and that he is putting his own spin on the character.

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Draco Spotlight

HBO will devote a season to each Harry Potter book, expanding character development and the series universe.
Warner Bros. promises an adaptation and reveals a finale at Waterloo station with Harry, Ron and Vernon Dursley.
Draco Malfoy will have substantially more screen time, including scenes in his family home.
The series premieres on HBO Max on Christmas Day: actor Jacob Pratt’s performances are submitted for Emmy and BAFTA awards.

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Pratt Cast as Draco

Lox Pratt has been cast as Draco Malfoy in the HBO Harry Potter reboot series.
The series will premiere on Christmas on HBO in the United States and on HBO Max internationally.
Pratt says his Draco will have more layers and that he is putting his own spin on the character.

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