Overview
- HBO officially announced the primary cast for its Harry Potter series, set to adapt all seven books over seven seasons.
- John Lithgow will portray Albus Dumbledore, with Janet McTeer as Minerva McGonagall and Paapa Essiedu as Severus Snape.
- Nick Frost is confirmed as Rubeus Hagrid, while Luke Thallon and Paul Whitehouse take on recurring roles as Quirinus Quirrell and Argus Filch, respectively.
- The series is described as a faithful retelling of the original books, with J.K. Rowling serving as an Executive Producer.
- Production is scheduled to begin in summer 2025, with the series to stream on Max in multiple global markets upon release.