HBO casts Lenny Rush as Dobby in new Harry Potter series

HBO announced new castings for Season 2. Lenny Rush will play Dobby, Bonnie Hill will play Ginny Weasley, and Billy Barratt will play Tom Riddle.

Why it mattersThe new castings build momentum for HBO's long-awaited live-action adaptation of the beloved fantasy series.

AustraliaThe series will be available to Australian viewers when it launches, continuing Potter fandom's reach into new media.

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HBO casts Lenny Rush as Dobby in new Harry Potter series

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