The chamber of secrets is open! Young Norfolk actor cast in Harry Potter play

Sam Clemment as Albus Severus Potter Credit: PA

A young actor from Norwich has won a coveted role in JK Rowling's new Harry Potter play.

Sam Clemmett, who's 22, and from Norwich, will take on the role of Albus Severus, Harry's middle child.

The play which comes to London's West End in July, is set 19 years after the books ended.

It picks up where the epilogue of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows left off and sees Harry as an "overworked employee of the Ministry of Magic", juggling his career with three children.

A family portrait picture showing Poppy Miller as Ginny Weasley, Harry's wife, and Jamie Parker as Harry Potter. Credit: PA

Sam announced his new role on Twitter on Tuesday:

Former Norwich City player Darren Eadie congratulated the 'Norfolk boy' on his new role.

The show which is already a sell out opens at the Palace Theatre at the end of July, but previews start next week.

What else has Sam Clemmett featured in?

  • Foyles War: At the age of 18, Sam was cast in the ITV wartime drama alongside Michael Kitchen.

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  • Burn the Clock: Sam played the character 'Jay' in the 2013 film.

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  • The Musketeers: Clemmett previously appeared in one episode of the television drama as 'Luc' in 2016.

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