The HBO Harry Potter series, which is scheduled to be released in 2027, will bring the story of the boy who lived back to our screens, but in a different format. The show will allow us to see a visual adaptation of the novels at a pace slower than that of the films, and hopefully feature some special moments the movie couldn't show.The show is currently in production, and fans of the franchise might be wondering when filming will wrap up and when more information about the show will be revealed. Dominic McLaughlin, who plays Harry Potter in the series, has given an encouraging filming update on the HBO show.Dominic McLaughlin gives an update on the HBO Harry Potter seriesDominic McLaughlin is the first person to play Harry Potter on screen after Daniel Radcliffe played the character in the Warner Bros. film franchise. The Harry Potter fandom is one of the most popular ones in the world, and thus, fans have high expectations for the upcoming series. Since the films and novels are so well-loved, it will be a challenge for the cast and crew to impress viewers all over again. View this post on Instagram Instagram PostThe show aims to have seven seasons, adapting all seven books. Currently, Season 1 is in production. As ScreenRant reports, Dominic McLaughlin gave an update on the show on Saturday, Mash-Up! Live, saying that it's“going amazing. It’s going really well. I’ve made good friends with everyone, it’s great to be there.”Luckily, things seem to be going well on the show's set. A significant part of the show's cast are young actors, and it's essential that they have a safe and positive filming experience. Thus, the fact that McLaughlin has made friends and thinks it's all going great is a good sign for the show. It means we can expect the characters to have good chemistry with each other, which will make everyone in the ensemble shine in their respective roles.Dominic McLaughlin isn't the only one who shared an update about the show. As Variety reported, Casey Bloys, CEO and Chairman of HBO, recently spoke about the upcoming Harry Potter series, saying,“They’re still shooting Season 1, obviously. They’re writing Season 2. So the plan is to try and get it — I don’t know if it’s going to be like, stop shooting Season 1 on Friday and start Season 2 on Monday. There will be a break in there,”HBO Max Primetime Emmy Awards Afterparty - Source: GettyHe continued,“But we’re going to do whatever we can to not have a huge gap, for the kids, obviously, but also for viewers. We’re trying not to have massive gaps. It is a big show. Lots of special effects, obviously, a massive operation. But we’re going to do what we can, for the kids ages, but also for viewers as well.”Thus, a Season 2 has been confirmed and will be filmed shortly after Season 1, after a reasonable gap, keeping both the young cast's ages and viewers in mind.The Harry Potter series is scheduled to be released on HBO in 2027.For more articles like this, follow Soapcentral.