Quick Info

ProfessionActor
NationalityScottish
BirthplaceScotland
Date of Birth24/04/2014
Age12 years

Latest News about Dominic McLaughlin

26/05/2025

HBO confirmed Dominic McLaughlin as the actor who will play Harry Potter in its new television adaptation, after a large open casting search that drew tens of thousands of children. Arabella Stanton and Alastair Stout were announced as Hermione Granger and Ron Weasley, completing the new central trio for the series.

2025

McLaughlin made his screen acting debut in the Sky comedy film Grow and was also attached to the BBC series Gifted. These projects marked his first credited work before taking on the high-profile role of Harry Potter.

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Bio/Wiki

BiographyDominic McLaughlin is a Scottish child actor from the Greater Glasgow/Cambuslang area who gained notable attention for his roles in upcoming major film and TV projects. He began training at Performance Academy Scotland from a young age and was cast as Harry Potter in HBO's television adaptation of the franchise.

Physical Stats & More

Height5' (152 cm)
Eye ColorLavender Gray
Hair ColorMedium Ash Blonde

Educational Qualification(s)

Current EducationPursuing middle school as of May 2025

Personal Life

ReligionChristianity
Hobbies
  • Dancing
  • Travelling
  • Reading
  • Playing musical instruments
  • Singing

Relationships & More

Marital StatusUnmarried

Career

Debut
FilmGrow (2025)
TVGifted (2025)
Noteworthy Achievements
  • Dominic was cast as Harry Potter in a new HBO television series, alongside Arabella Stanton as Hermione Granger and Alastair Stout as Ron Weasley.
  • He has performed in a production of Macbeth with acclaimed actors Indira Varma and Ralph Fiennes.
  • Casting directors revealed he stood out among over 32,000 applicants during auditions for the Harry Potter series.
  • Dominic was cast as Harry Potter in HBO's television series alongside Arabella Stanton as Hermione Granger and Alastair Stout as Ron Weasley.
  • Casting directors revealed he stood out among over 30,000 applicants during auditions for the Harry Potter series.

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Dominic is noted for his dedication, having trained extensively at the Performance Academy Scotland for five years.
2. He has been recognized as the perfect selection for his role by his academy, reflecting their confidence in his talent.
3. Dominic is noted for his dedication, having trained extensively at Performance Academy Scotland for five years.
4. He has been recognized as a strong selection for his role by his academy, reflecting their confidence in his talent.
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