HBO's 'Harry Potter' Reboot Faces Fan Backlash Over Rumored Casting Choices

Fans express concerns over reported casting decisions for major roles as the decade-long adaptation aims for a 2026 premiere.

HBO's 'Harry Potter' series, set to adapt each book in a season-long format, has reportedly offered key roles to actors like Paapa Essiedu for Snape and Brett Goldstein for Hagrid, though no casting has been confirmed.
Fans have criticized the rumored choices, citing concerns about deviations from character descriptions in the books and comparisons to the original film portrayals.
The creative team, led by Francesca Gardiner and Mark Mylod, plans to adhere closely to the canonical ages of characters, with Snape being portrayed as 31, aligning with the books.
The series promises a more expansive adaptation of J.K. Rowling's novels, including characters like Peeves the Poltergeist, who was omitted from the films.
Production is scheduled to begin in summer 2025 at Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden, with a premiere expected in late 2026 or 2027.