TECHNIQUES from Formula One racing are being used to film “chaotic” games of Quidditch in the new TV series.
The Sun can reveal front-mounted cameras like those placed on legends’ cars will be stuck to broomsticks ridden by Harry actor and his co-stars.
A whole episode of the new Harry Potter series will be dedicated to a ‘brutal’ Quidditch game
State-of-the-art CGI techniques will be added later to transform filiming locations, pictured new Harry Potter Dominic McLaughlinCredit: HBO
Some of the brooms are attached to a giant mechanical arm, while others are on wires.
State-of-the-art CGI techniques will be added later to transform locations, including the Ashridge Estate, , into realistic wizarding backdrops.
Bosses also built a giant Quidditch stadium at HBO’s outdoor compound at Warner Bros studios near Watford.
Fans will get to see Snape, played by , referee one Hogwarts match axed from 2001 film The Philosopher’s Stone.
A source said: “In the books, Quidditch is brutal and producers wanted to give it more of a rough and ready feel. They are using front-mounted cameras at the end of brooms, usually used on cars.”
for the lead roles of , Ron Weasley and Hermione Granger.
The production team reviewed up to 1,000 audition tapes a day before the triumphant trio were finally announced in May 2025.
Harry pictured with his broom in the remakeCredit: HBO
Harry and Hagrid are seen wandering London in the trailer for the seriesCredit: HBO
Showrunner Francesca Gardiner: “After an extraordinary search, we are delighted to announce we have found our Harry, Hermione and Ron.
“The talent of these three unique actors is wonderful to behold, and we cannot wait for the world to witness their magic together onscreen.”
The show is written by Gardiner, with Mark Mylod directing multiple episodes – the duo behind highly acclaimed series .
Every series will adapt each of across seven seasons over the course of a decade.
The writer previously said in a press release: “Max’s commitment to preserving the integrity of my books is important to me.
“I’m looking forward to being part of this new adaptation which will allow for a degree of depth and detail only afforded by a long-form television series.”
Harry actor Dominic in some sneak peaksCredit: HBO
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