HBO is pulling off a magic trick with its upcoming tv adaptation of Harry Potter. Now that the well-known wizard world is coming to the small display, followers have realized who might be taking part in among the grownup characters at Hogwarts, together with Dumbledore and Snape.
“We’re pleased to announce the casting of John Lithgow, Janet McTeer, Paapa Essiedu, Nick Frost, Luke Thallon and Paul Whitehouse to play Dumbledore, McGonagall, Snape, Hagrid, Quirrell and Filch,” showrunner and govt producer Francesca Gardiner and director and EP Mark Mylod mentioned in a press release. “We’re delighted to have such extraordinary expertise onboard, and we are able to’t wait to see them deliver these beloved characters to new life.”
HBO has described the TV sequence as a “trustworthy adaptation” of J.Okay. Rowling‘s books. “Exploring each nook of the wizarding world, every season will deliver Harry Potter and its unimaginable adventures to new and current audiences,” the outline reads.
Under, get to know the forged of HBO’s forthcoming Harry Potter sequence.
HBO has simply confirmed the primary 6 forged members for the ‘HARRY POTTER’ TV sequence:
• Nick Frost as Hagrid
• John Lithgow as Dumbledore
• Paul Whitehouse as Argus Filch
• Luke Thallon as Quirinus Quirrell
• Paapa Essiedu as Severus Snape
• Janet McTeer as Minerva McGonagall pic.twitter.com/RlsQ78N5bh— DiscussingFilm (@DiscussingFilm) April 14, 2025
John Lithgow – Albus Dumbledore
John has been seen in numerous movie initiatives all through his decades-long performing profession. Amongst his hottest roles have been in The World In response to Garp, Phrases of Endearment, Footloose, A Civil Motion, Shrek, Rise of the Planet of the Apes, Interstellar, Bombshell, Killers of the Flower Moon and, his newest Oscar winner, Conclave.
Janet McTeer – Minerva McGonagall
Janet has established herself as a profitable movie actress, having appeared in quite a lot of motion pictures. Amongst her most well-known performances have been in Tumbleweeds, Carrington, As You Like It, The Divergent Collection and The Menu. On TV, Janet has appeared in Into the Storm, The White Queen and Ozark.
Paapa Essiedu – Severus Snape
Paapa is an esteemed actor identified for varied TV roles, together with within the exhibits I Might Destroy You, Ann Boleyn, Gangs of London, The Lazarus Challenge and Black Mirror: Demon 79.
The London native attended the Guildhall College of Music and Drama.
Nick Frost – Rubeus Hagrid
Along with performing, Nick can be a comic and screenwriter. The English actor is finest identified for his performances within the movies Shaun of the Useless, Sizzling Fuzz and The World’s Finish.
Luke Thallon – Quirinus Quirrell
Like Paapa, Luke can be a graduate of the Guildhall College of Music and Drama. He had an uncredited minor function in The Favorite and has appeared in varied theatrical productions, together with The Room, Household Voices and Leopoldstadt.
Paul Whitehouse – Argus Filch
Paul is a jack of all trades within the enterprise, as he’s an actor, comic, author and presenter. He’s acknowledged for his performances within the motion pictures Corpse Bride, Alice in Wonderland and The Demise of Stalin.
