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Casting actors for the childhood versions of Harry, Hermione, and Ron presents its own difficulties. With the characters only 11 years old in the first book, the series will need to cast children as young as nine or ten, aiming to start filming mid-2025. The casting process has evaluated over 32,000 auditions, with daily viewings of hundreds of young actors.
Producers face the dilemma of timing and age. Casting younger actors necessitates early filming, which can raise questions about child labor laws, actor development, and long-term consistency. Some sarcastically suggest "casting the original trio as adults and pretending they're still 11," highlighting the absurdity of the situation.