Overview
- HBO has officially confirmed the first six cast members for its Harry Potter TV adaptation, including John Lithgow as Dumbledore and Janet McTeer as McGonagall.
- Paapa Essiedu will portray Severus Snape, while Nick Frost takes on the role of Rubeus Hagrid, with Luke Thallon and Paul Whitehouse joining in recurring roles as Quirinus Quirrell and Argus Filch, respectively.
- The series is described as a decade-long, faithful adaptation of J.K. Rowling's seven-book series, with each season focusing on one novel.
- Casting for the lead roles of Harry Potter, Ron Weasley, and Hermione Granger remains ongoing, with auditions targeting children aged 9 to 11 from the UK and Ireland.
- Filming is scheduled to start in summer 2025 at Leavesden Studios, with a planned release in 2026 on HBO's Max streaming platform.