HBO's forthcoming Harry Potter television series is already pressing ahead with its second season, with Arabella Stanton – who plays Hermione Granger in place of Emma Watson's film-era portrayal – revealing a new look on Instagram ahead of filming. The update signals an unusually swift production schedule, as the young cast prepares to return to the set to shoot the next instalment even before the first season has aired, reflecting the practical need to keep the child actors close to their book-accurate ages throughout the multi-season adaptation.

Stanton described the look as a "fresh new look ahead of Season 2" in her post, suggesting preparations are under way for filming Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets. According to production tracking site ProductionList.com, Season 2 is due to begin shooting this month, despite Season 1 not premiering until Christmas Day, 25 December, on HBO Max, making for a notably tight turnaround between production and broadcast.