The magic continues! HBO has officially revealed more of its powerhouse cast for the highly anticipated Harry Potter original series, announcing a stellar lineup of award-winning actors taking on some of the Wizarding World’s most iconic roles.
Six-time Emmy® winner, two-time Tony Award® and Olivier winner, and Oscar® nominee John Lithgow has been cast as the wise and enigmatic Albus Dumbledore. Joining him is Tony Award® winner and Oscar® and Emmy® nominee Janet McTeer as the beloved Minerva McGonagall, Emmy® and BAFTA nominee Paapa Essiedu as the complex Severus Snape, and BIFA nominee Nick Frost as the gentle giant Rubeus Hagrid. All four actors will serve as series regulars.
In addition, Luke Thallon will appear as Quirinus Quirrell, and five-time BAFTA winner Paul Whitehouse is set to play the ever-grumpy caretaker Argus Filch in guest and recurring roles.
“We are happy to announce the casting of John Lithgow, Janet McTeer, Paapa Essiedu, Nick Frost, Luke Thallon, and Paul Whitehouse to play Dumbledore, McGonagall, Snape, Hagrid, Quirrell, and Filch,” shared Francesca Gardiner, showrunner and executive producer, and Mark Mylod, executive producer and director of multiple episodes. “We’re delighted to have such extraordinary talent onboard, and we can’t wait to see them bring these beloved characters to new life.”
The upcoming Harry Potter series promises to be a faithful adaptation of J.K. Rowling’s bestselling book series, capturing the rich world, intricate details, and timeless characters that fans have cherished for over 25 years. With each season diving deeper into the Wizarding World, the series aims to captivate both longtime fans and a new generation of viewers.
The show will stream exclusively on Max, available globally and launching soon in new markets like Turkey, the UK, Germany, and Italy. The original Harry Potter films will also remain available to stream as the heart of the franchise.
The series is written and executive produced by Francesca Gardiner, with Mark Mylod also serving as executive producer and director for multiple episodes. Additional executive producers include J.K. Rowling, Neil Blair, and Ruth Kenley-Letts of Brontë Film and TV, and David Heyman of Heyday Films, in association with Warner Bros. Television.
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