HBO's 'Harry Potter' Series Casts Key Characters for Season 1

• HBO's 'Harry Potter' series has cast Jasper Talbot as James Potter and Hannah Chinn as Lily Potter.
• Harry Gilby has been cast as Charlie Weasley, the second eldest son of the Weasley family.
• The series, based on 'Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone', is set to release on Christmas Day.
• This casting marks the screen debut for Charlie Weasley, a character previously only mentioned in the books and films.
• The series is highly anticipated, with mixed opinions on its timing and reception.