HBO is pulling off a magic trick with its upcoming tv adaptation of Harry Potter. Now that the well-known wizard world is coming to the small display screen, followers have discovered who will likely be enjoying a number of the grownup characters at Hogwarts, together with Dumbledore and Snape.
“We’re comfortable 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,” showrunner and govt producer Francesca Gardiner and director and EP Mark Mylod stated in an announcement. “We’re delighted to have such extraordinary expertise onboard, and we will’t wait to see them convey these beloved characters to new life.”
HBO has described the TV collection as a “devoted adaptation” of J.Ok. Rowling‘s books. “Exploring each nook of the wizarding world, every season will convey Harry Potter and its unimaginable adventures to new and present audiences,” the outline reads.
Under, get to know the solid of HBO’s forthcoming Harry Potter collection.
HBO has simply confirmed the primary 6 solid members for the ‘HARRY POTTER’ TV collection:
• Nick Frost as Hagrid
• John Lithgow as Dumbledore
• Paul Whitehouse as Argus Filch
• Luke Thallon as Quirinus Quirrell
• Paapa Essiedu as Severus Snape
• Janet McTeer as Minerva McGonagall pic.twitter.com/RlsQ78N5bh— DiscussingFilm (@DiscussingFilm) April 14, 2025
John Lithgow – Albus Dumbledore
John has been seen in numerous movie initiatives all through his decades-long appearing profession. Amongst his hottest roles have been in The World In response to Garp, Phrases of Endearment, Footloose, A Civil Motion, Shrek, Rise of the Planet of the Apes, Interstellar, Bombshell, Killers of the Flower Moon and, his newest Oscar winner, Conclave.
Janet McTeer – Minerva McGonagall
Janet has established herself as a profitable movie actress, having appeared in quite a lot of films. Amongst her most well-known performances have been in Tumbleweeds, Carrington, As You Like It, The Divergent Collection and The Menu. On TV, Janet has appeared in Into the Storm, The White Queen and Ozark.
Paapa Essiedu – Severus Snape
Paapa is an esteemed actor recognized for numerous TV roles, together with within the reveals I Could Destroy You, Ann Boleyn, Gangs of London, The Lazarus Venture and Black Mirror: Demon 79.
The London native attended the Guildhall College of Music and Drama.
Nick Frost – Rubeus Hagrid
Along with appearing, Nick can also be a comic and screenwriter. The English actor is greatest recognized for his performances within the movies Shaun of the Lifeless, Sizzling Fuzz and The World’s Finish.
Luke Thallon – Quirinus Quirrell
Like Paapa, Luke can also be a graduate of the Guildhall College of Music and Drama. He had an uncredited minor function in The Favorite and has appeared in numerous theatrical productions, together with The Room, Household Voices and Leopoldstadt.
Paul Whitehouse – Argus Filch
Paul is a jack of all trades within the enterprise, as he’s an actor, comic, author and presenter. He’s acknowledged for his performances within the films Corpse Bride, Alice in Wonderland and The Dying of Stalin.
