New 'Harry Potter' in costume as series begins filming

Finally, the first image from HBO's Harry Potter TV adaptation was unveiled on Monday, marking the start of production at Warner Bros Studios Leavesden in the United Kingdom.

The photo shows actor Dominic McLaughlin, playing the iconic role of 11-year-old Harry Potter, characterized by the round glasses, forehead scar and the Hogwarts uniform.

Crews have already constructed a replica of Privet Drive, where the story begins, to faithfully accommodate the setting of the book for the seven-season saga.

The actors who will play Hermione Granger and Ron Weasley have also been confirmed.

The new TV series is expected to take 10 years to complete.