Overview

• Production is set to begin this summer at Leavesden Studios, kicking off the planned seven-season adaptation of Rowling’s series.
• Nick Frost promises to honor the late Robbie Coltrane’s legacy while clarifying that he does not share Rowling’s views on transgender issues.
• Frost revealed he disabled comments on his casting announcement after being targeted by transgender activists online.
• J.K. Rowling continues as an executive producer and HBO has defended her right to express personal opinions despite criticism.
• The cast features John Lithgow as Albus Dumbledore, Janet McTeer as Professor McGonagall and Paapa Essiedu as Severus Snape.