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Time of India
11-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Harry Potter TV series update: Molly Weasley cast – Katherine Parkinson to take on the role of Ron's mother on the show
The new Harry Potter TV series pre-production is going on in full flow as new cast members are being announced. The main trio has already been cast, alongside other pivotal roles like Draco Malfoy, Albus Dumbledore, Minerva McGonagall, and Severus Snape, to name a few. Recently, the casting for Molly Weasley, mother of Ron Weasley, has also been announced, building up excitement and anticipation of the series. Katherine Parkinson announced as Molly Weasley New cast announcements have been rolled out at intervals, with Katherine Parkinson being the latest name to join the star cast as per a report in Variety. Katherine has officially been selected to play the role of Ron Weasley's mother, the eccentric and strict Molly Weasley. Known for her role in 'The IT Crowd', Parkinson is a force to be reckoned with, and her official addition to the cast has excited fans about the future of the show. Know more about Katherine Parkinson The BAFTA award winner is well known for her roles in various films and TV shows. She previously scored a BAFTA award for her English sitcom show 'The IT Crowd'. She has also starred in a lot of other critically acclaimed shows and films, such as 'Christmas at the Riviera', 'Jonathan Creek', 'The Great Outdoors', 'Humans', 'Defending the Guilty', 'Spreadsheet', and 'Significant Other', to name a few. Other cast members A lot of other roles have also been cast in the TV series so far. Some of the names include Dominic McLaughlin as Harry Potter, Arabella Stanton as Hermione Granger, Alastair Stout as Ron Weasley, John Lithgow as Albus Dumbledore, Janet McTeer as Minerva McGonagall, Paapa Essiedu as Severus Snape, Nick Frost as Rubeus Hagrid, Lox Pratt as Draco Malfoy, and Johnny Flynn as Lucius Malfoy. Roles for Voldemort, Ginny Weasley, and Sirius Black are yet to be officially announced by the production studio.
Daily Mail
10-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
ANOTHER two acclaimed British actors confirmed for Harry Potter TV series - joining all-star cast packed full of UK talent
Two more acclaimed British actors have been confirmed for the upcoming Harry Potter TV series, which will hit screens in 2027. Back in 2023 it was revealed that the popular franchise was set to become a show -and none of the movie stars would be reprising their roles. Over the past few weeks, the stars taking on the iconic characters have been revealed, including the three lead children to play Harry, Hermoine Granger and Ron Weasley. Now it has been revealed that Katherine Parkinson, 47, will be playing Bill, Charlie, Percy, Fred, George, Ron and Ginny's mum Molly Weasley. The actress has played roles in various shows and films such as The IT Crowd, Doc Martin, Humans, St. Trinian's 2: The Legend of Fritton's Gold and Casualty. Molly was played by Julie Walters in the popular franchise. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the Daily Mail's new Showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. And Johnny Flynn, 42, will play Draco Malfoy's dad Lucius - who was played by Jason Isaacs in the movie. The actor has appeared in various films and TV shows over the years. Some include Lotus Eaters, Cordelia, Scrooge: A Christmas Carol, Holby City, Les Miserables, Ripley and The Lovers. It comes shortly after HBO bosses have cast another two key characters for their high-profile TV adaption of Harry Potter. The series is a reboot of J.K. Rowling's seven-book series and is a full-scale, decade-long adaptation that promises to stick far more closely to the original storylines than the blockbuster films. Actor Dominic McLaughlin has landed the title role, while Arabella Stanton is set to play Hermione Granger and Alastair Stout will portray Ron Weasley. JK Rowling gave her approval to the trio cast as the new child stars of the multi-million-pound production. And now it's been revealed Bel Powley and Daniel Rigby have signed up to play the Mr and Mrs Dursley. US outlet Variety report that Bel, 33, will play Petunia Dursley, the older sister of Lilly, who was Harry Potter's mother. HBO bosses have cast another two key characters for their high-profile TV adaption of Harry Potter. The series is a reboot of J.K. Rowling 's seven-book series and is a full-scale, decade-long adaptation that promises to stick far more closely to the original storylines than the blockbuster films. Actor Dominic McLaughlin has landed the title role, while Arabella Stanton is set to play Hermione Granger and Alastair Stout will portray Ron Weasley. JK Rowling gave her approval to the trio cast as the new child stars of the multi-million-pound production. And now it's been revealed Bel Powley and Daniel Rigby have signed up to play the Mr and Mrs Dursley. US outlet Variety report that Bel, 33, will play Petunia Dursley, the older sister of Lilly, who was Harry Potter's mother. The star began her acting career when she was just a teenager on CBBC and in 2015 was praised for her portrayal of Princess Margaret in A Royal Night Out. BAFTA-winning actor Daniel, 42, will play her on-screen husband Vernon, though it's yet to be revealed who will play their son. Daniel scooped a gong for his leading role as Eric Morecambe in the 2011 BBC film Eric and Ernie. Fiona Shaw and Richard Griffiths played the characters in the Harry Potter film franchise. The casting news comes as Hollywood heavyweight John Lithgow was previously announced as the new Albus Dumbledore. Janet McTeer, known for her powerhouse performances on stage and screen, will step into the sharp heels of Professor McGonagall, while rising star Paapa Essiedu takes on the darker, more complicated role of Severus Snape – a part made famous by the late Alan Rickman. Actor and comedian Nick Frost will play legendary Hogwarts groundskeeper Hagrid in the adaption. The series is a reboot of J.K. Rowling 's seven-book series and is a full-scale, decade-long adaptation that promises to stick far more closely to the original storylines than the blockbuster films Nick, 53, previously revealed he's been targeted by trans activists for signing up for the popular role and even had to switch his Instagram comments off. Rowling, who is serving as an executive producer of the new series, has become a vocal presence in the transgender debate. Distancing himself from her trans views, Nick told the Observer: 'She's allowed her opinion and I'm allowed mine. They just don't align in any way, shape of form.' Previously speaking about the casting, executive producer and director Mark Mylod said: '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 new series is aims to 'lead a new generation of fandom' and hopes to recapture the beloved details Harry Potter fans have enjoyed for 25 years. Filming officially kicked off last month, though the cast and crew were reportedly left 'bewildered' by producers' choice of location for the shoot. Production has been set up on the Île de Sein off the coast of Brittany where they are thought to be re- creating the famous moment that Hagrid says, 'You're a wizard Harry! ' A source told The Sun: 'This caused a certain amount of amusement among the British crew who all agreed that they could have easily got windswept in virtually any part of the British Isles. 'They've been slightly bewildered by the fact they've actually gone to France to make a show which is so British — particularly since it's the first place they've gone to and they're doing key scenes there. 'For fans it's likely to be a sign that with American producers running the show, it might not be as mindful of Harry Potter as a national treasure that shouldn't be tampered with.'
09-06-2025
- Entertainment
Draco, Lucius Malfoy and more cast in 'Harry Potter' HBO series
More wizards and witches have joined the upcoming "Harry Potter" HBO series. HBO has announced nine more actors joining the show, including those playing the Malfoy family members and their matriarch, Molly Weasley. Newcomer Lox Pratt will play Draco Malfoy, while "Emma" actor Johnny Flynn has been cast as Lucius Malfoy. Additionally, Katherine Parkinson has been cast as Molly Weasley, while "A Small Light" actress Bel Powley and "Eric & Ernie" actor Daniel Rigby have been cast as Harry's guardians Petunia and Vernon Dursley. Rounding out the announcements are Bertie Carvel as Cornelius Fudge, while Leo Earley, Alessia Leoni and Sienna Moosah have been cast to play Hogwarts students Seamus Finnigan, Parvati Patil and Lavender Brown, respectively. The new cast members join the previously announced golden trio of Dominic McLaughlin, Alastair Stout and Arabella Stanton, who are set to play Harry Potter, Ron Weasley and Hermione Granger. It was also previously announced that John Lithgow will play Dumbledore, while Janet McTeer will portray Minerva McGonagall and Paapa Essiedu will portray Severus Snape. See more of the cast here. The new "Harry Potter" series was announced in 2023, with a press release stating at the time that the show would "feature a new cast to lead a new generation of fandom, full of the fantastic detail, much loved characters and dramatic locations that Harry Potter fans have loved for over twenty-five years." "Each season will be authentic to the original books and bring 'Harry Potter' and these incredible adventures to new audiences around the world, while the original, classic and beloved films will remain at the core of the franchise and available to watch globally," the release continued.
Daily Mirror
09-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Harry Potter TV series casts iconic roles including Draco Malfoy
The cast of the highly-anticipated Harry Potter TV series is growing, with new stars being announced to take on the roles of Molly Weasley, Draco Malfoy and more The Harry Potter series is welcoming a host of new faces to its cast. On Monday, 9th June, HBO unveiled a raft of fresh talent set to star in the upcoming series, promising a faithful rendition of J. K. Rowling's best-selling novels, with each book being honoured with its own season. Characters such as Molly Weasley, Draco and Lucius Malfoy, Petunia and Vernon Dursley have now been assigned actors, along with Cornelius Fudge, Parvati Patil, Seamus Finnigan and Lavender Brown. Katherine Parkinson, known for her role in Rivals, will step into the shoes of the Weasley family matriarch, a role previously held by Julie Walters in the film adaptations. Lox Pratt and Johnny Flynn are set to take on the Malfoy mantle from Tom Felton and Jason Isaacs, playing Draco and Lucius respectively. Bel Powley, who has starred in Masters of the Air and The Morning Show, will portray Petunia Dursley, Harry's aunt, originally played by Fiona Shaw in the films. Daniel Rigby will assume the role of Vernon Dursley, brought to life by the late Richard Griffiths in the original films. Bertie Carvel will step into the role of Cornelius Fudge, previously portrayed by the late Robert Hardy. Joining the Hogwarts student body are Leo Earley as Seamus Finnigan, Alessia Leoni as Parvati Patil, and Sienna Moosah as Lavender Brown. The casting for the high-anticipated series has ramped up, following a May revelation by HBO that they've found their leading three. On May 27, it was all smiles as HBO proudly announced Dominic McLaughlin will be stepping into the shoes once filled by Daniel Radcliffe to play the central character, whilst Arabella Stanton and Alastair Stout are set to play Hermione Granger (immortalised by Emma Watson) and Ron Weasley (played by Rupert Grint), correspondingly. In a press statement, showrunner Francesca Gardiner and executive producer Mark Mylod couldn't contain their joy, expressing that they were "delighted to announce we have found our Harry, Hermione, and Ron" after an "extraordinary search" for these legendary characters. "The talent of these three unique actors is wonderful to behold, and we cannot wait for the world to witness their magic together onscreen," they gushed over McLaughlin, Stanton, and Stout." "They extended their heartfelt thanks to "We would like to thank all the tens of thousands of children who auditioned. It's been a real pleasure to discover the plethora of young talent out there.", commenting on the sheer joy it's been to uncover such an abundance of young talent. Several other pivotal roles have been disclosed too. Hogwarts's headmaster Albus Dumbledore will take form in John Lithgow, Janet McTeer has been cast for Professor Minerva McGonagall, Paapa Essiedu will step into the robes of Professor Severus Snape and British comedian Nick Frost is slated to fill the boots of gamekeeper Rubeus Hagrid. Frost candidly revealed his vision for the cherished part, previously brought to life by Robbie Coltrane, in a recent conversation. Speaking to Collider, Frost, aged 53, affirmed, "You get cast because you're going to bring something to that. While I'm really aware of what went before me in terms of Robbie's amazing performance, I'm never going to try and be Robbie." He added: "I'm going to try to do something, not 'different' - I think you have to be respectful to the subject matter - but within that, there's scope for minutia."
