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New York Times
14-04-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Times
Dumbledore and Others Are Cast for ‘Harry Potter' TV Series
Potterheads are one step closer to seeing a television series about the boy wizard come to life, two years after it was announced. HBO said on Monday that it had cast John Lithgow as Albus Dumbledore, Janet McTeer as Minerva McGonagall, Paapa Essiedu as Severus Snape and Nick Frost as Rubeus Hagrid. Casting for major roles like Harry Potter, Hermione Granger and Ron Weasley has not been announced, and the series — based on the best-selling books by J.K. Rowling — does not have an official title or air date. HBO also said that Luke Thallon and Paul Whitehouse were joining the cast as Quirinus Quirrell and Argus Filch. 'We're delighted to have such extraordinary talent onboard, and we can't wait to see them bring these beloved characters to new life,' Francesca Gardiner, the showrunner of the series, and Mark Mylod, who will direct several episodes, said in a joint statement. (They are both also executive producers of the show.) Lithgow starred in the 1990s television series '3rd Rock From the Sun' and won Emmys for his roles in 'Dexter' and 'The Crown.' He has also won two Tony Awards and has an extensive movie career; he played one of the cardinals contending for the papacy in last year's 'Conclave.' He told ScreenRant in February that he had signed on to play Dumbledore, a role played in the original 'Harry Potter' films by Richard Harris, who died in 2002, and Michael Gambon, who died in 2023. (Jude Law played a younger Dumbledore in 'Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore,' a spinoff film.) 'It was not an easy decision because it's going to define me for the last chapter of my life, I'm afraid,' Lithgow said then. 'But I'm very excited. Some wonderful people are turning their attention back to 'Harry Potter.' That's why it's been such a hard decision. I'll be about 87 years old at the wrap party, but I've said yes.' The new show will air on HBO and stream on Max. HBO said in 2023 that the series would be a 'faithful adaptation' of the seven books published between 1997 and 2007. Eight hit films were released between 2001 and 2011.
Yahoo
14-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Harry Potter Series Officially Finds Its Dumbledore, Snape, McGonagall and More — See the Full Cast So Far
Accio long-awaited casting news! After weeks of speculation, HBO on Monday confirmed the first six actors to join its upcoming Harry Potter series, including some key Hogwarts hires. More from TVLine The Last of Us EPs Explain Why the Premiere's Time Jump Differs From the Game's and Other Season 2 Changes The Last of Us Season 2 Premiere Recap: Joel is Hunted (and Haunted) Five Years After the Hospital Attack - Plus, Grade It! White Lotus' Aimee Lou Wood Calls SNL Spoof 'Mean' and 'Cheap' - Watch and Weigh In John Lithgow (3rd Rock From the Sun), who previously shared in February that he'd 'said yes' to playing Albus Dumbledore in the series adaptation, has officially been cast as the beloved Hogwarts headmaster. Other series-regular additions include Janet McTeer (Ozark) as Transfiguration professor Minerva McGonagall, Paapa Essiedu (I May Destroy You) as Potions master Severus Snape and Nick Frost (Into the Badlands) as Hogwarts groundskeeper Rubeus Hagrid. On the recurring front, Paul Whitehouse (The Fast Show) will play curmudgeonly caretaker Argus Filch, and British stage vet Luke Thallon will appear as poor, stuttering Quirinus Quirrell, who teaches Defense Against the Dark Arts during Harry's first year at Hogwarts. Harry Potter TV Series: Everything We Know View List '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,' said Harry Potter showrunner Francesca Gardiner and director Mark Mylod in a joint statement. 'We're delighted to have such extraordinary talent on board, and we can't wait to see them bring these beloved characters to new life.' HBO's Harry Potter series, which begins production in Summer 2025, is described as a 'faithful adaptation' of J.K. Rowling's popular novels, 'full of the fantastic detail and much-loved characters Harry Potter fans have adored for over 25 years,' per the official synopsis. There's currently no firm timetable for the show's premiere, though it could arrive as late as 2027. The main roles of Harry Potter, Ron Weasley and Hermione Granger have yet to be filled, but a casting call was opened last September that sought 9- to 11-year-old children. Scroll down to keep tabs on all the latest castings, then hit the comments with your thoughts on HBO's picks! Status: Series regularWho's Dumbledore?: Headmaster of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and WizardryPreviously Played By: Michael Gambon, Richard Harris Status: Series regularWho's Snape?: Potions professor at HogwartsPreviously Played By: Alan Rickman Status: Series regularWho's McGonagall?: Transfiguration professor at HogwartsPreviously Played By: Maggie Smith Status: Series regularWho's Hagrid?: Groundskeeper at HogwartsPreviously Played By: Robbie Coltrane Status: RecurringWho's Filch?: Hogwarts caretakerPreviously Played By: David Bradley Status: RecurringWho's Quirrell?: Defense Against the Dark Arts professor at HogwartsPreviously Played By: Ian Hart Best of TVLine Stars Who Almost Played Other TV Roles — on Grey's Anatomy, NCIS, Lost, Gilmore Girls, Friends and Other Shows TV Stars Almost Cast in Other Roles Fall TV Preview: Who's In? Who's Out? Your Guide to Every Casting Move!
Yahoo
14-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Harry Potter Series Officially Finds Its Dumbledore, Snape, McGonagall and More — See the Full Cast So Far
Accio long-awaited casting news! After weeks of speculation, HBO on Monday confirmed the first six actors to join its upcoming Harry Potter series, including some key Hogwarts hires. More from TVLine The Last of Us EPs Explain Why the Premiere's Time Jump Differs From the Game's and Other Season 2 Changes The Last of Us Season 2 Premiere Recap: Joel is Hunted (and Haunted) Five Years After the Hospital Attack - Plus, Grade It! White Lotus' Aimee Lou Wood Calls SNL Spoof 'Mean' and 'Cheap' - Watch and Weigh In John Lithgow (3rd Rock From the Sun), who previously shared in February that he'd 'said yes' to playing Albus Dumbledore in the series adaptation, has officially been cast as the beloved Hogwarts headmaster. Other series-regular additions include Janet McTeer (Ozark) as Transfiguration professor Minerva McGonagall, Paapa Essiedu (I May Destroy You) as Potions master Severus Snape and Nick Frost (Into the Badlands) as Hogwarts groundskeeper Rubeus Hagrid. On the recurring front, Paul Whitehouse (The Fast Show) will play curmudgeonly caretaker Argus Filch, and British stage vet Luke Thallon will appear as poor, stuttering Quirinus Quirrell, who teaches Defense Against the Dark Arts during Harry's first year at Hogwarts. Harry Potter TV Series: Everything We Know View List '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,' said Harry Potter showrunner Francesca Gardiner and director Mark Mylod in a joint statement. 'We're delighted to have such extraordinary talent on board, and we can't wait to see them bring these beloved characters to new life.' HBO's Harry Potter series, which begins production in Summer 2025, is described as a 'faithful adaptation' of J.K. Rowling's popular novels, 'full of the fantastic detail and much-loved characters Harry Potter fans have adored for over 25 years,' per the official synopsis. There's currently no firm timetable for the show's premiere, though it could arrive as late as 2027. The main roles of Harry Potter, Ron Weasley and Hermione Granger have yet to be filled, but a casting call was opened last September that sought 9- to 11-year-old children. Scroll down to keep tabs on all the latest castings, then hit the comments with your thoughts on HBO's picks! Status: Series regularWho's Dumbledore?: Headmaster of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and WizardryPreviously Played By: Michael Gambon, Richard Harris Status: Series regularWho's Snape?: Potions professor at HogwartsPreviously Played By: Alan Rickman Status: Series regularWho's McGonagall?: Transfiguration professor at HogwartsPreviously Played By: Maggie Smith Status: Series regularWho's Hagrid?: Groundskeeper at HogwartsPreviously Played By: Robbie Coltrane Status: RecurringWho's Filch?: Hogwarts caretakerPreviously Played By: David Bradley Status: RecurringWho's Quirrell?: Defense Against the Dark Arts professor at HogwartsPreviously Played By: Ian Hart Best of TVLine Stars Who Almost Played Other TV Roles — on Grey's Anatomy, NCIS, Lost, Gilmore Girls, Friends and Other Shows TV Stars Almost Cast in Other Roles Fall TV Preview: Who's In? Who's Out? Your Guide to Every Casting Move!
Yahoo
26-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Harry Potter: Nick Frost Nearing Deal to Play Hagrid in HBO Series (Report)
Nick Frost ought to start practicing his best, 'Yer a wizard, Harry' in the mirror. The British actor is nearing a deal to play Rubeus Hagrid in HBO's forthcoming Harry Potter series, according to our sister site Deadline. More from TVLine The White Lotus' Natasha Rothwell Teases Big Twists in Season 3's Final Episodes: 'Audiences Are Going to Be So Surprised' The White Lotus Somehow Gets Even More Shocking With a Big Boat Reveal The White Lotus Stars Preview the Fallout From [Spoiler]'s Surprise Hookup: 'It Feels Like Middle School' TVLine has reached out to HBO and Frost's reps for comment. Should Frost officially nab the role of Hogwarts' beloved groundskeeper and Harry Potter's first friend in the wizarding world, he would succeed the late Robbie Coltrane, who played Hagrid in all eight of the Harry Potter films. Thus far, HBO's Harry Potter project — described as a 'faithful adaptation' of J.K. Rowling's seven novels — has unofficially cast John Lithgow (3rd Rock From the Sun) as Hogwarts headmaster Albus Dumbledore, while other reported in-the-works castings include Paapa Essiedu (I May Destroy You) as Potions professor Severus Snape and Janet McTeer (Ozark) as Transfiguration professor Minerva McGonagall. Other members of Harry Potter's large ensemble have yet to be cast, including the main trio of Harry Potter, Ron Weasley and Hermione Granger. Frost's previous TV work includes Why Women Kill, The Nevers and Into the Badlands. He's perhaps better known, though, for starring alongside Simon Pegg in the movies Shaun of the Dead, Hot Fuzz and The World's End, also referred to as the Three Flavours Cornetto film trilogy. What do you make of Frost as 's potential Hagrid? Weigh in below. Harry Potter TV Series: Everything We Know View List Best of TVLine Stars Who Almost Played Other TV Roles — on Grey's Anatomy, NCIS, Lost, Gilmore Girls, Friends and Other Shows TV Stars Almost Cast in Other Roles Fall TV Preview: Who's In? Who's Out? Your Guide to Every Casting Move!
Yahoo
26-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Harry Potter: Nick Frost Nearing Deal to Play Hagrid in HBO Series (Report)
Nick Frost ought to start practicing his best, 'Yer a wizard, Harry' in the mirror. The British actor is nearing a deal to play Rubeus Hagrid in HBO's forthcoming Harry Potter series, according to our sister site Deadline. More from TVLine The White Lotus' Natasha Rothwell Teases Big Twists in Season 3's Final Episodes: 'Audiences Are Going to Be So Surprised' The White Lotus Somehow Gets Even More Shocking With a Big Boat Reveal The White Lotus Stars Preview the Fallout From [Spoiler]'s Surprise Hookup: 'It Feels Like Middle School' TVLine has reached out to HBO and Frost's reps for comment. Should Frost officially nab the role of Hogwarts' beloved groundskeeper and Harry Potter's first friend in the wizarding world, he would succeed the late Robbie Coltrane, who played Hagrid in all eight of the Harry Potter films. Thus far, HBO's Harry Potter project — described as a 'faithful adaptation' of J.K. Rowling's seven novels — has unofficially cast John Lithgow (3rd Rock From the Sun) as Hogwarts headmaster Albus Dumbledore, while other reported in-the-works castings include Paapa Essiedu (I May Destroy You) as Potions professor Severus Snape and Janet McTeer (Ozark) as Transfiguration professor Minerva McGonagall. Other members of Harry Potter's large ensemble have yet to be cast, including the main trio of Harry Potter, Ron Weasley and Hermione Granger. Frost's previous TV work includes Why Women Kill, The Nevers and Into the Badlands. He's perhaps better known, though, for starring alongside Simon Pegg in the movies Shaun of the Dead, Hot Fuzz and The World's End, also referred to as the Three Flavours Cornetto film trilogy. What do you make of Frost as 's potential Hagrid? Weigh in below. Harry Potter TV Series: Everything We Know View List Best of TVLine Stars Who Almost Played Other TV Roles — on Grey's Anatomy, NCIS, Lost, Gilmore Girls, Friends and Other Shows TV Stars Almost Cast in Other Roles Fall TV Preview: Who's In? Who's Out? Your Guide to Every Casting Move!
