‘Harry Potter’ HBO sequence confirms forged for Dumbledore, Snape, McGonagall, Hagrid and extra

John Lithgow, Janet McTeer, Paapa Essiedu, Nick Frost, Luke Thallon, Paul Whitehouse be part of the forged of HBO’s ‘Harry Potter’
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HBO’s Harry Potter reboot is beginning to take form, with the studio confirming key casting decisions for a number of iconic Hogwarts workers members.

Main the lineup is John Lithgow, who will tackle the function of Albus Dumbledore. Becoming a member of him are Janet McTeer as Minerva McGonagall, Paapa Essiedu as Severus Snape, and Nick Frost as Rubeus Hagrid. All 4 had beforehand been rumored, however HBO formally confirmed their roles on Monday.

Additionally becoming a member of the forged in recurring roles are Luke Thallon because the jittery Protection In opposition to the Darkish Arts professor Quirinus Quirrell and Paul Whitehouse as caretaker Argus Filch.

“We’re delighted to have such extraordinary expertise onboard,” mentioned showrunner Francesca Gardiner and government producer-director Mark Mylod in a joint assertion. “We are able to’t wait to see them convey these beloved characters to new life.”

The sequence, described by HBO as a “trustworthy adaptation” of J.Ok. Rowling’s bestselling novels, will reintroduce the wizarding world to a brand new technology, with every season reportedly specializing in one e book from the sequence. Whereas the core trio of Harry, Ron, and Hermione has but to be forged, HBO’s open name reportedly drew over 30,000 auditions.

Filming is predicted to start this summer season, with the sequence being produced by HBO in partnership with Brontë Movie and TV and Warner Bros. Tv. Gardiner serves as author, showrunner, and government producer, whereas Mylod will direct a number of episodes. Rowling returns as government producer, together with Neil Blair, Ruth Kenley-Letts, and Harry Potter movie producer David Heyman.