--- description: For Potterheads who want to be able to picture Cursed Child's cast while reading the script, production photos are available for all. title: Meet the Cast of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child image: https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/blteafc394a3a8e2261/69889f2e8e060198a0466dd5/harry-potter-facebook.jpg?branch=production&width=3840&quality=75&auto=webp&crop=16:9 ---  * [Entertainment](/section/entertainment/) ## Entertainment Update your preferences in [Account Settings](/account/preferences/) Close # Meet the Cast of _Harry Potter and the Cursed Child_  by [Megan McCluskey](/author/megan-mccluskey/)  ## Megan McCluskey Update your preferences in [Account Settings](/account/preferences/) Close Staff Writer Jul 25, 2016 11:01 PM CUT  The cast of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child The cast of Harry Potter and the Cursed ChildManuel Harlan  by [Megan McCluskey](/author/megan-mccluskey/)  ## Megan McCluskey Update your preferences in [Account Settings](/account/preferences/) Close Staff Writer Jul 25, 2016 11:01 PM CUT [_Harry Potter and the Cursed Child_](http://ti.me/2accb9T "undefined")has largely [proven a success](http://time.com/4360737/harry-potter-cursed-child-preview-london/ "undefined") among fans who have had the opportunity to preview the two-part play already. Now the wait for everybody else is almost over, as the [_Cursed Child_](http://time.com/4417481/harry-potter-and-the-cursed-child-book-download-pre-order/ "undefined")script will be released Sunday, July 31 at midnight. That will give readers everywhere the chance to immerse themselves once again in [J.K. Rowling’s](http://time.com/4359766/harry-potter-and-the-cursed-child-spoilers-j-k-rowling/ "undefined") magical wizarding world. Set 19 years after the events of _The Deathly Hallows_, the story deals primarily with the relationship between a middle-aged Harry and his youngest son Albus, who is dealing with “[the weight of a family legacy he never wanted](http://www.harrypottertheplay.com/about/ "undefined").” And don’t worry, for Potterheads who want to be able to picture the play’s cast while reading its script, production photos from the stage at the Palace Theatre in the West End are available for all. See the full gallery above.  From left: Alex Price as Draco Malfoy, Paul Thornley as Ron Weasley, Noma Dumezweni as Hermione Granger, Jamie Parker as Harry Potter, and Poppy Miller as Ginny Potter in Harry Potter and the Cursed Child. Manuel Harlan  Jamie Parker as Harry Potter in Harry Potter and the Cursed Child. Manuel Harlan  From left: Jamie Parker as Harry Potter and Sam Clemmett as Albus Potter in Harry Potter and the Cursed Child. Manuel Harlan  The cast of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child. Manuel Harlan  From left: Poppy Miller as Ginny Potter and Jamie Parker as Harry Potter in Harry Potter and the Cursed Child. Manuel Harlan  From left: Noma Dumezweni as Hermione Granger, Jamie Parker as Harry Potter and Paul Thornley as Ron Weasley in Harry Potter and the Cursed Child. Manuel Harlan  From left: Anthony Boyle as Scorpius Malfoy and Sam Clemmett as Albus Potter in Harry Potter and the Cursed Child. Manuel Harlan  From left: Noma Dumezweni as Hermione Granger, Paul Thornley as Ron Weasley and Jamie Parker as Harry Potter in Harry Potter and the Cursed Child. Manuel Harlan  Jamie Parker as Harry Potter in Harry Potter and the Cursed Child. Manuel Harlan  The cast of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child. 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