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AsiaOne
a day ago
- Entertainment
- AsiaOne
Anton Lesser (right) cast in new Harry Potter TV series, Entertainment News
Anton Lesser has been cast in the new Harry Potter TV series. Warner Bros has confirmed the Game of Thrones actor — who portrayed Qyburn in the fantasy series — will play wandmaker and Ollivanders wand shop owner Garrick Ollivander in the new HBO series. John Hurt — who passed away in 2017 aged 77 — took on the role in the Harry Potter movies. Other new cast members include Rory Wilmot as Neville Longbottom, Amos Kitson as Dudley Dursley, and Louise Brealey as Madam Rolanda Hooch. Production has started at Warner Bros Studios in Leavesden, Hertfordshire, on HBO's Harry Potter series, which will debut in 2027 on HBO and HBO Max. The latest casting comes after Harry Potter added nine stars to the series — which will be a faithful adaptation of the beloved Harry Potter books by author and executive producer J.K. Rowling — last month. Rivals actress Katherine Parkinson joined the show as Molly Weasley, and Dalgliesh star Bertie Carvel will portray Cornelius Fudge. What's more, Lox Pratt and Johnny Flynn will take on the roles of Draco Malfoy and Lucius Malfoy respectively, and Bel Powley and Daniel Rigby will portray Petunia and Vernon Dursley. Newcomers Dominic McLaughlin, Arabella Stanton and Alastair Stout will play the main characters Harry Potter, Hermione Granger and Ron Weasley. [embed] Francesca Gardiner — showrunner and executive producer — and fellow exec producer Mark Mylod said: "After an extraordinary search led by casting directors Lucy Bevan and Emily Brockmann, we are delighted to announce we have found our Harry, Hermione and Ron. "The talent of these three unique actors is wonderful to behold, and we cannot wait for the world to witness their magic together onscreen. "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." John Lithgow (Albus Dumbledore), Janet McTeer (Minerva McGonagall), Paapa Essiedu (Severus Snape), and Nick Frost (Rubeus Hagrid) will be series regulars, and other recurring cast members include Luke Thallon (Quirinus Quirrell) and Paul Whitehouse (Argus Filch). [[nid:720257]]
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Anton Lesser has been cast in the new Harry Potter TV series
Game of Thrones actor Anton Lesser has been confirmed for the new Harry Potter TV series, in which he will portray wandmaker and Ollivanders wand shop owner Garrick Ollivander.
Perth Now
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Harry Potter TV series reveals new cast members including Game of Thrones star
Anton Lesser has been cast in the new Harry Potter TV series. Warner Bros. has confirmed the Game of Thrones actor - who portrayed Qyburn in the fantasy series - will portray wandmaker and Ollivanders wand shop owner Garrick Ollivander in the new HBO series. John Hurt - who passed away in 2017, aged 77 - took on the role in the Harry Potter movies. Other new cast members include Rory Wilmot as Neville Longbottom, Amos Kitson as Dudley Dursley, and Louise Brealey as Madam Rolanda Hooch. Production has started at Warner Bros. Studios in Leavesden, Hertfordshire, on HBO's Harry Potter series, which will debut in 2027 on HBO and HBO Max. The latest casting comes after Harry Potter added nine stars to the series - which will be a faithful adaptation of the beloved Harry Potter books by author and executive producer J.K. Rowling - last month. Rivals actress Katherine Parkinson joined the show as Molly Weasley, and Dalgliesh star Bertie Carvel will portray Cornelius Fudge. What's more, Lox Pratt and Johnny Flynn will take on the roles of Draco Malfoy and Lucius Malfoy respectively, and Bel Powley and Daniel Rigby will portray Petunia and Vernon Dursley. Newcomers Dominic McLaughlin, Arabella Stanton and Alastair Stout will play the main characters Harry Potter, Hermione Granger, and Ron Weasley. Francesca Gardiner - showrunner and executive producer - and fellow exec producer Mark Mylod said: "After an extraordinary search led by casting directors Lucy Bevan and Emily Brockmann, we are delighted to announce we have found our Harry, Hermione, and Ron. "The talent of these three unique actors is wonderful to behold, and we cannot wait for the world to witness their magic together onscreen. "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." John Lithgow (Albus Dumbledore), Janet McTeer (Minerva McGonagall), Paapa Essiedu (Severus Snape), and Nick Frost (Rubeus Hagrid) will be series regulars, and other recurring cast includes Luke Thallon (Quirinus Quirrell) and Paul Whitehouse (Argus Filch).
Time of India
24-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
A vegetarian at Granite, or, how to melt in Paris with grace 'n' ganache
Led by chef Yoshitaka Takayanagi, the Granite team Tempura carrot The amuse-bouche of hummus was not just a spread, it was a statement 'Choose your knife,' we were told, as if selecting a wand at Ollivanders The pre-dessert cherry ice with hibiscus as palate cleanser was so cleansing, it could have solved diplomatic crises Securing a table at a Michelin-starred restaurant in Paris is pretty much like convincing a Frenchman to abandon his baguette—possible, but only under extraordinary circumstances. And so it was that my beleaguered colleague, already juggling lunch logistics like a Cirque du Soleil contortionist, found himself accommodating a last-minute addition: yours truly, a wandering vegetarian armed with no reservation, but plenty of persuasion. Thus began our midday odyssey to Granite—not to be confused with the countertop, but equally hard to get is on Rue Bailleul in the Halles district. The street, a 5 min walk away from the Louvre, is historic for being home to what a soup salesman, Mathurin Roze de Chantoiseau a.k.a. Monsieur Boulanger, is credited with opening around 1765 -- the first modern 'restaurant', the term initially referring to a restorative broth, a standard at taverns and inns for travellers. The first restaurant, rather obviously named Boulanger, marked a revolutionary shift in dining culture. It introduced privacy of individual tables and choice of meals from a menu, a stark contrast to the communal, unsophisticated meals of taverns and back here in the 21c., a 6-course vegetarian meal, curated by chef Yoshitaka Takayanagi – who had taken over after his stint at La Scène Thélème near Arc de Triomphe -- awaited us at Granite. We were warned in advance to arrive by 1.30 sharp -- or the soufflé shall not rise!The restaurant, abiding by France's famously uncompromising labour laws, promised us 2 hours of gastronomic ballet before the curtain fell at 3.30. We waltzed in at only space to accommodate our party of four hardcore vegetarians was a charming corner table on the ground floor—cosy, if your definition of cosy includes a mild simulation of Mumbai in May. The air conditioning, like a faded French romance, tried its best, but fell short. Enter Fredrick and Sarra, the unsung heroes of this tale, who dashed across to a neighbouring restaurant and returned like knights with a borrowed stand now to the food. Oh là là! The food! Each course arrived like a meticulously choreographed opera—hostesses serving us in perfect synchrony of porcelain and produce. Phone cameras clicked. Tongues danced. Our Nutcracker Suite amuse-bouche of hummus was not just a spread, it was a statement: a minimalist brushstroke on the canvas of our palates. The smoked pickled onion brought tears, not of sorrow but of came vegetarian sushi that looked like it had graduated from an art school in Kyoto. This was followed by a parade of tomatoes so colourful, I briefly considered hanging them in the Louvre next door. Sautéed spinach led us into a crescendo of the showstopper? Morel mushrooms with spinach gnocchi, prepared and presented by Chef Takayanagi himself, who described his creation with the quiet reverence of a monk unveiling a sacred scroll. The gnocchi did not need explanation—it needed a standing the cutlery had its moment. 'Choose your knife,' we were told, as if selecting a wand at Ollivanders. I picked one with a wooden handle, convinced it added character to my as our senses were considering retirement, came the pre-dessert: cherry ice with hibiscus, a palate cleanser so cleansing it could have solved diplomatic crises. But that was merely the overture. The final act: chocolate and banana with chocolate mousse. This wasn't dessert—it was a sonnet Shakespeare would have written had he traded iambic pentameter for all, Granite offered not merely a meal, but a culinary rasa-lila, where every sense was invited to dance. Tucked away in a charming Parisian alley, this restaurant is a celebration not just of food, but of thoughtful hospitality, artisanal flair, and triumph of imagination. And yes, even vegetarians can find heaven in Paris. You just have to get there by 1.29.
