Overview

• HBO has officially confirmed the first wave of cast members for its upcoming Harry Potter series, including John Lithgow as Albus Dumbledore, Janet McTeer as Minerva McGonagall, and Paapa Essiedu as Severus Snape.
• Other key roles include Nick Frost as Rubeus Hagrid, Luke Thallon as Quirinus Quirrell, and Paul Whitehouse as Argus Filch.
• The series is planned as a faithful, book-by-book adaptation of J.K. Rowling’s original novels, with the author serving as an executive producer.
• Production is set to commence this summer at Warner Bros. Studios in Leavesden, with the series streaming globally on Max in markets such as the UK, Turkey, and Germany.
• Over 32,000 children have auditioned for the roles of Harry, Ron, and Hermione, highlighting the scale and anticipation for this decade-long project.