First look image gives fans tantalising glimpse of new Harry Potter series

Each season of the HBO show will be a faithful adaptation of the books by JK Rowling, who is an executive producer.

Arabella Stanton, Dominic McLaughlin and Alastair Stout who will play Hermione Granger, Harry Potter and Ron Weasley in the new HBO Harry Potter series (Aidan Monaghan/HBO/PA)

Young Harry Potter walks towards the Hogwarts quidditch pitch in a red and gold Gryffindor cloak bearing his name in the first look at the new TV series about the wizard.

The highly anticipated series will star Dominic McLaughlin in the role that made Daniel Radcliffe a household name.