The 'Harry Potter and The Sorcerer's Stone' Cast: Where Are They Now?

This article has been updated by Atreyi Jayadutt.

Over two decades ago, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone brought J. K. Rowling’s Wizarding World to life on the big screen. While viewers will soon have a new take on Harry Potter with the HBO reboot series, it will be difficult not to miss the iconic original cast.

For viewers feeling nostalgic for the original Harry Potter cast, first head over to watch HBO Max’s Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts, a 2022 television special where all of the cast and crew (yes, including our three main leads!) reunited to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Sorcerer’s Stone. 

Next, our guide will explain where the cast is today, and where you can watch their shows and movies on platforms like Disney+, Netflix, Apple TV+, and more!

Daniel Radcliffe (Harry Potter)

Daniel Radcliffe was just 12 years old when he was cast in the titular role of the boy wizard in Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone. He embodied Harry Potter entirely and was a large part of why the series succeeded. After starring in all eight Harry Potter movies, Radcliffe’s career has predominantly centered on stage and indie films. His first project post the Potter movies was the horror film, The Woman in Black (2012). He has starred in several Broadway and off-Broadway shows, including Merrily We Roll Along, winning a Tony Award for his performance. Radcliffe also found success playing the leading antagonist (spoiler!) in Now You See Me 2 (2016); in A24’s surrealist comedy, Swiss Army Man (2016), portraying a corpse with flatulence; and starring as an undercover agent in the critically acclaimed Imperium (2016). For his upcoming projects, the film version of Merrily We Roll Along is set to release in December 2025. Radcliffe will also be seen in Tina Fey’s TV series The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins in 2026.

Emma Watson (Hermione Granger)

Emma Watson was another perfect casting choice in Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone, as she beautifully portrayed the brilliant, perfectionist Hermione Granger. She also brought a few other beloved books to life, as she starred as Sam in the YA novel adaptation The Perks of Being a Wallflower (2012), alongside Logan Lerman. Watson also became a Disney princess in 2017 when she portrayed Belle in the live-action Beauty and the Beast. She’d later star in Greta Gerwig’s critically-acclaimed adaptation of Louisa May Alcott’s classic Little Women as the eldest daughter, Meg. Watson has been on an acting hiatus since 2019, but appeared in her first ever podcast interview on Jay Shetty’s On Purpose podcast in September 2025.

Rupert Grint (Ron Weasley)

Rupert Grint rounded out the iconic lead trio in Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone as the comedic and impulsive Ron Weasley. Since the Harry Potter films, Grint has appeared sporadically in movies, including starring in M. Night Shyamalan’s Knock at the Cabin (2023) as Redmond. However, in recent years, his career has leaned more toward the small screen. He boasted a lead role in Netflix’s Sick Note (2017), portraying a man feigning cancer. Most recently, Grint starred in the lead role of Julian Pearce in Apple TV+’s Shyamalan-produced Servant (2019). In August 2025, Grint featured in Ed Sheeran’s music video for ‘A Little More.’

Tom Felton (Draco Malfoy)

Tom Felton starred in Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone as Harry Potter’s arrogant rival, Draco Malfoy. Over the years, Felton has remained close to the franchise, covering his experience as Draco in a memoir, Beyond the Wand: The Magic and Mayhem of Growing Up a Wizard, and appearing in Harry Potter: Hogwarts Tournament of Houses in 2021. He has also starred in several TV and movie projects since Harry Potter, including starring as Dodge Landon in Rise of the Planet of the Apes (2011) and as the villain Julian Albert in The Flash (2014). In 2025, he’ll be seen in Fackham Hall, and Gandhi, an upcoming Indian historical drama. Much to the surprise (and joy!) of fans of the Wizarding World, Felton stepped right back into Draco Malfoy’s shoes and is currently playing the adult Draco in the Broadway production of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child.

Robbie Coltrane (Rubeus Hagrid)

Robbie Coltrane took on the role of the big and kind-hearted Rubeus Hagrid in Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone. While Hagrid was arguably his most recognizable role, Coltrane had a long and illustrious career in Hollywood. After starring in all eight Harry Potter movies, he landed a leading role in National Treasure (2016), where his portrayal of a controversial comedian earned him a BAFTA TV Award nomination. He also boasted appearances in projects like Brave (2012) and Ocean’s Twelve (2004). Sadly, Coltrane passed away in 2022.

Richard Harris (Albus Dumbledore)

Richard Harris starred as Albus Dumbledore in Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone and its sequel, Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (2002). Sadly, he passed away in 2002 and was succeeded as Dumbledore by Michael Gambon. Harris was a legend on screen and stage, earning critical acclaim for his stage role in Pirandello's Henry IV (1991) and portrayal of King Arthur in Camelot (1967). He would boast numerous high-profile film credits, appearing in everything from Gladiator (2000) to The Field (1990) and gracing each with his commanding presence and versatile acting skills.

Alan Rickman (Severus Snape)

With his imposing figure and deep voice, Alan Rickman was the perfect actor to portray the brooding and cold Severus Snape. Like Harris, Rickman was a British icon who left behind an incredible stage and film legacy when he passed away in 2016. Some of his most well-known post-Harry Potter roles include reuniting with Grint in the biographical drama CBGB (2013) and directing and starring in A Little Chaos (2015) as King Louis XIV. One of his final roles was as the voice of Absolem in Alice Through the Looking Glass (2016), a posthumous release dedicated to him.

Maggie Smith (Minerva McGonagall)

Maggie Smith rounded out the lead Hogwarts staff as the formidable and stern Professor Minerva McGonagall in Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone. Smith was already an established actress when she landed the role of McGonagall, and her career continued gaining traction after the film series. Her most famous post-Harry Potter role was as the Dowager Countess of Grantham Violet Crawley in the hit historical drama Downton Abbey (2010). She also earned critical acclaim for her performance as Miss Mary Shepherd in the dramedy The Lady in the Van (2015). Smith passed away on September 27, 2024, but remains remembered in the UK as a national treasure.

Ian Hart (Professor Quirrel)

Ian Hart starred in Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone as the main antagonist, Professor Quirrel. Unlike most cast members, he did not return for further Harry Potter movies. Following the film, Hart has boasted numerous appearances across the big and small screen. Some of his most notable roles include therapist Kester Gill in the teen drama series My Mad Fat Diary (2013) and Father Beocca in The Last Kingdom (2015). Most recently, he appeared in a recurring role in series 9 of the crime drama Shetland (2013).