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Every actor confirmed to appear in HBO’s new ‘Harry Potter’ series, so far

In the film adaptions, Richard Harris played Dumbledore in the first two movies until his death in October 2002. Michael Gambon then took over the role until the final film, "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2." Gambon died in September 2023 at age 82.
CINEMABLEND on MSN.com · 20d

Harry Potter TV Series Casting Rumors Are Everywhere, And One Actor Responded To Claims He’s Playing Hagrid

Just like the Harry Potter movies introduced millennials to phenomenal actors like Alan Rickman, Maggie Smith, and Jason Isaacs, the streaming series plans to do something similar for the next generation.
Icon for www.independent.co.ukThe Independent · 3d

Jason Isaacs calls his Harry Potter character a ‘racist’ ‘trying to make Hogwarts great again’

Jason Isaacs has reflected on playing “racist” Harry Potter villain Lucius Malfoy, saying that his job in the film series was to help audiences understand why his character’s son, ...
Icon for comicbook.comComicbook.com · 4d

Harry Potter Star Says Their Character “Racist” (and They Have a Point)

Isaacs said he dug deep to find something he had in common with Lucius Malfoy and bring the character to life ... His prime example was in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1 ...
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Jason Isaacs' “Harry Potter ”Character Was Meant to Look Way Different — Then the Actor Added This Key Piece

Lucius Malfoy almost looked and sounded very different in the Harry Potter movies ... to talk about how he inspired the evolution of his character, mainly guided by his fear and admiration ...
Icon for www.stylist.co.ukStylist · Feb 27, 2020

Harry Potter fans, this is why Slytherin is the most underrated Hogwarts house

As the Harry Potter Warner Bros Studio Tour vows to finally do right by Hogwarts’ most maligned house, Stylist’s Kayleigh Dray takes a closer look at what it really means to be a Slytherin.
The Hollywood Reporter · Mar 25, 2025

John Lithgow on Why Dumbledore Role in Harry Potter Series Won’t Be “That Hard a Job”

While on the 'SmartLess' podcast, the veteran actor talked about taking on the role of the Hogwarts headmaster for the reboot series and why he isn't fazed by the traveling for it.
Icon for www.newsweek.comNewsweek · Mar 7, 2025

'Harry Potter' Reboot Series Has Reportedly Found its Professor McGonagall

Now, McTeer will reportedly get the chance to bring the character to life once again. The new "Harry Potter" reboot series will take a much bigger look at the books that were written by J.K. Rowling.
Icon for deadline.comDeadline.com · Mar 26, 2025

‘Harry Potter’: Nick Frost Poised To Play Hagrid In HBO Series

The character was portrayed by Robbie Coltrane in all eight Harry Potter films. The Harry Potter series, designed to run over a decade, comes from writer-showrunner Francesca Gardiner and director ...
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Baby Watching 'Harry Potter' Has Realization About Dad: 'It Was Too Funny'

Radcliffe's famed role as Harry ... Potter in the fantasy movie series came with distinct features—a scar shaped as a lightning bolt and circular glasses—making him an easy, recognizable ...
Icon for www.nme.comNME · Mar 28, 2025

Pierce Brosnan interested in HBO’s Harry Potter remake: “I’ve always had my eye on Dumbledore”

Former 007 Pierce Brosnan has expressed his interest in the role of Harry Potter character Professor Dumbledore. “That’s nuts. Oh for God’s sake, let’s see where the wind takes us” he ...
Icon for variety.comVariety · 12d

Everything We Know About HBO’s ‘Harry Potter’ Series

Thirteen years after “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows ... They are hoping to “really dig into the character arcs” and explore the various characters in Hogwarts that didn’t get ...
Icon for www.nytimes.comThe New York Times · 13d

Dumbledore and Others Are Cast for ‘Harry Potter’ TV Series

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 ...
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HBO confirms first cast members for Harry Potter TV series

Nick Frost, Paapa Essiedu, Janet McTeer and Paul Whitehouse will appear in the forthcoming Harry Potter TV series, US network HBO has confirmed. Frost has been cast as Hagrid, McTeer will play ...
Icon for www.hindustantimes.comHindustan Times · 11d

Albus Dumbledore, Severus Snape, Rubeus Hagrid and more: All names confirmed for Harry Potter TV series so far

His comedic background is expected to add a new dimension to the character. While the main trio—Harry Potter, Hermione Granger, and Ron Weasley—have yet to be officially cast, over 30,000 ...
Icon for www.hellomagazine.comHELLO! Magazine · Feb 14, 2025

Harry Potter's reboot casting news so far: Dumbledore, Hagrid, Quirrell and more

Reports from the upcoming HBO adaptation of Harry Potter are starting to come through ... the role of Hogwarts' Potion's master, Snape. The character is best known to be one of Harry's key ...
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John Lithgow addresses concerns over ‘Harry Potter’ series casting

John Lithgow has said that he’s “very excited” to be joining the upcoming “Harry Potter” series as Albus Dumbledore, brushing off criticism that the role of the wizarding headteacher has ...
Icon for uk.news.yahoo.comYahoo News UK · 16d

Jason Isaacs' “Harry Potter ”Character Was Meant to Look Way Different — Then the Actor Added This Key Piece

Lucius Malfoy almost looked and sounded very different in the Harry Potter movies. Jason Isaacs, 61, visited The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on Wednesday, April 9, to talk about how he inspired the evolution of his character, mainly guided by his ...
Icon for uk.news.yahoo.comYahoo News UK · 5d

Jason Isaacs calls his Harry Potter character a ‘racist’ ‘trying to make Hogwarts great again’

Jason Isaacs has reflected on playing “racist” Harry Potter villain Lucius Malfoy, saying that his job in the film series was to help audiences understand why his character’s son, Draco, was “such a little s*** at school.” The 61-year-old British ...
Icon for www.nme.comNME · Mar 25, 2025

Dumbledore role in Harry Potter series won’t be “hard job”, says John Lithgow

Actor John Lithgow has shared how he’s feeling about playing Albus Dumbledore ahead of shooting the new Harry Potter series. Speaking on a recent episode of the Smartless podcast, Lithgow told ...
Icon for mashable.comMashable · Nov 14, 2016

Here are the last words spoken by 'Harry Potter' characters before they die

From: Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban ... Another fairly big character, another off-page death. Tonks' last words -- "Have you seen Remus?" -- are particularly poignant in light of ...
Icon for www.dailymail.co.ukDaily Mail · 13d

This Harry Potter character and Hogwarts bully was played by FOUR different actresses - did you notice?

Harry Potter character Pansy Parkinson appeared in seven of the eight popular wizarding movies but was played by a whopping four different actresses. The Slytherin student bullied Hermione ...
CINEMABLEND on MSN.com · 16h

After Harry Potter Fans Pitch Pierce Brosnan As Dumbledore, The Famous 007 Actor Admits It’s Become A Running Joke Ahead Of The TV Series

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