HBO reveals the cast for the Harry Potter TV series: featuring Dumbledore, Snape, and others.
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HBO has officially revealed several prominent roles for the Harry Potter television series.
John Lithgow will portray Albus Dumbledore, Janet McTeer will take on the role of Minerva McGonagall, Paapa Essiedu will play Severus Snape, and Nick Frost will be Rubeus Hagrid. All four actors will be series regulars.
New additions to the cast include Luke Thallon as Quirinus Quirrell, the Defence Against the Dark Arts instructor at Hogwarts, and Paul Whitehouse as Argus Filch, the caretaker of Hogwarts.
Francesca Gardiner will serve as the showrunner and executive producer for the Harry Potter series, with Mark Mylod also executive producing and directing several episodes.
“We’re thrilled to have such remarkable talent involved, and we’re eager to see them bring these cherished characters to life,” Gardiner and Mylod stated.
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Based on J.K. Rowling's book series, Harry Potter is set to be a faithful adaptation of the novels. The series follows Harry Potter, a young boy who discovers he is a wizard on his 11th birthday. He enrolls in Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, where he will hone his magical skills and meet his future best friends: Ron Weasley and Hermione Granger. HBO has not yet announced the actors who will portray Harry, Ron, or Hermione.
Each of Rowling’s seven books will be adapted for television, though it is unclear how many seasons will be dedicated to each one. The series is expected to run for at least ten consecutive years.
Filming is anticipated to start this summer in England, with the first season of Harry Potter likely premiering in late 2026 or early 2027. The series will be available exclusively on Max.
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HBO reveals the cast for the Harry Potter TV series: featuring Dumbledore, Snape, and others.
HBO has officially revealed important cast members for the Harry Potter TV series, including the actors for the roles of Dumbledore, McGonagall, Snape, and Hagrid.