HBO Harry Potter Series: Timeline Filming Leaks
Latest Leaks and Updates for HBO’s Harry Potter TV Series (as of August 19, 2025)
Here’s a quick rundown of the latest leaks and updates for HBO’s Harry Potter TV series, including set photos, filming news, and more. The information is sourced from X, Reddit, and major outlets like The Guardian. This list is updated from the most recent news to the oldest as of August 19, 2025.
Borough High Street Leaky Cauldron Leaks: August 18, 2025
Description: Hagrid’s 7’2” body double, Anthony Wallyn, and Nick Frost filmed at the Blue Maid pub (Leaky Cauldron) on Borough High Street. The set featured animatronic head rehearsals and intricate design elements.
Source: X/@WW_Direct, X/@TheDailyHPotter, X/@HPMoviesNews [Replace X profile links with exact post URLs for August 18, 2025].
WondaTell Video Leak Reaction: August 18, 2025
Description: A new video leak surfaced, revealing behind-the-scenes filming related to the HBO Harry Potter series.
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Hagrid and Harry Photos: August 18, 2025
Description: Leaked photos revealed Nick Frost as Hagrid and Dominic McLaughlin as Harry, dressed in book-accurate 1990s costumes with CGI markers in the background.
Source: Reddit/r/HarryPotteronHBO [Replace with exact thread URL for August 18, 2025].
Borough High Street Filming Starts: August 17, 2025
Description: Filming began at Borough High Street’s Blue Maid pub with Hagrid’s body double and McLaughlin as Harry. The set included animatronic head rehearsals for the Leaky Cauldron entrance.
Source: X/@WW_Direct.
Baby Harry Scenes Filmed: August 11, 2025
Description: Baby Harry scenes, possibly from Privet Drive or Godric’s Hollow, were filmed throughout the week, culminating on August 17, 2025.
Source: X/@WW_Direct.
Hogwarts Express Painted Red: August 10, 2025
Description: The 6989 Wightwick Hall locomotive, now painted red, arrived at Warner Bros. Studios for upcoming scenes at Platform 9¾.
Source: X/@WW_Direct, X/@TheDailyHPotter, X/@HPMoviesNews.
Hemel Hempstead School Filming: July 23–25, 2025
Description: Filming took place at The Hemel Hempstead School in Hertfordshire, likely for St. Gregory’s Primary School scenes.
Source: X/@WW_Direct, X/@TheDailyHPotter.
Hagrid and Harry at Embankment: July 21, 2025
Description: Photos and videos showed Nick Frost’s Hagrid body double and Dominic McLaughlin as Harry near Embankment. These could be scenes for the Leaky Cauldron.
Source: X/@WW_Direct [Replace with exact post URL for July 21, 2025].
Acton Milkman Scene: July 18, 2025
Description: Photos from Perryn Road, Acton, displayed a 1990s street with a milkman and vintage cars, likely depicting Petunia Dursley’s milk delivery at Privet Drive.
Source: X/@WW_Direct [Replace with exact post URL for July 18, 2025].
London Zoo Leaks: July 18, 2025
Description: Leaked photos showed Dominic McLaughlin (Harry), Daniel Rigby (Vernon), Bel Powley (Petunia), and Amos Kitson (Dudley) filming the snake scene at London Zoo, wearing 1990s costumes.
Source: GameRant, CBR [Replace CBR with exact article URL].
More London Zoo Photos: July 17, 2025
Description: Additional leaks showed Amos Kitson as Dudley and a potential Piers Polkiss at the London Zoo’s penguin enclosure and reptile house.
Source: X/@WW_Direct [Replace with exact post URL for July 17, 2025].
Official Harry Potter Photo: July 15, 2025
Description: HBO shared a first-look photo of Dominic McLaughlin as Harry in a Hogwarts uniform, marking an official glimpse of the new series.
Source: The Guardian.
First-Look Harry Potter and Cast Reveal: July 14, 2025
Description: HBO released an official first-look photo of Dominic McLaughlin as Harry, along with new cast announcements, including Rory Wilmot (Neville) and Amos Kitson (Dudley). Filming
What’s Next? Filming continues through spring 2026, with potential leaks for Hogwarts or Quidditch scenes. Follow X (#HarryPotterHBO), Reddit/r/HarryPotteronHBO, and
Variety for updates. Sources: X/@WW_Direct, X/@WW_Direct, X/@WW_Direct, X/@UnBoxPHD, X/@TheDailyHPotter, X/@TheDailyHPotter, X/@HPMoviesNews, The Guardian, Variety, BBC, GameRant, Daily Mail, CBR, mp1st.com, Collider, Reddit. Verify leaks independently.
