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HBO announces new cast for Season 2 of its Harry Potter series, adding Lenny Rush, Bonnie Hill and Billy Barratt
News Brief
HBO confirmed three major casting updates for the second season of its Harry Potter television adaptation. Lenny Rush will portray the house‑elf Dobby, Bonnie Hill will take over the role of Ginny Weasley after Gracie Cochrane’s departure, and Billy Barratt has been cast as the young Tom Riddle, the future Lord Voldemort. The announcements were released simultaneously by Variety, Deadline and The Hollywood Reporter.
Key points
Lenny Rush, known for “Am I Being Unreasonable?”, is cast as Dobby.
Bonnie Hill replaces Gracie Cochrane as Ginny Weasley, with the change attributed to “unforeseen circumstances.”
Billy Barratt, the youngest International Emmy winner, will play a teenage Tom Riddle.
What sources agree on
All three outlets report Lenny Rush has been selected to play Dobby.
Bonnie Hill is named as the new actress for Ginny Weasley, succeeding Gracie Cochrane.
Billy Barratt is identified as the actor portraying Tom Riddle, the young Voldemort.
The recasting of Ginny is explained by the original actor’s exit due to unforeseen circumstances.
The casting announcements were published on September 4 2026.
Still unclear
No material disagreement was identified in the supplied reports.
Source & attribution
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Original headline
‘Harry Potter’ HBO Series Casts Dobby, Ginny Weasley and Tom Riddle for ‘Chamber of Secrets’ Season 2
