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Warwick Davis Says HBO's Harry Potter Series Is 'Very Faithful' to the Books

Filming at Leavesden has begun for a book-first retelling that blends returning talent with a new cast.

Overview

  • Warwick Davis confirms he is reprising Professor Flitwick and says the new episodes will retell the stories with more depth and detail.
  • He notes production is underway now and describes returning to Leavesden Studios, where the original films were shot, as a strange full-circle experience.
  • Leigh Gill will play the goblin banker Griphook, a role Davis originated alongside Flitwick in the first film.
  • Coverage highlights continuing criticism of J.K. Rowling’s views on transgender rights, including responses from franchise figures and industry voices.
  • Paapa Essiedu, reported as cast as Professor Snape, is among more than 400 signatories urging action on trans rights, and some outlets suggest a 2026 debut that has not been formally set.