Severus Snape and Minerva McGonagall may have gained new interpretations with Paapa Essiedu and Janet McTer quoted for new Harry Potter series
The HBBO Harry Potter series adaptation continues to generate high expectations, and new rumors about the cast begin to circulate. According to information from Deadline, Janet McTerof ‘The Menu’, and PAAPA ESSIDUby ‘I May Destroy You’, they are being quoted to play Minerva McGonagall and Severus Snape, respectively. However, this information has not yet been officially confirmed by the station.
Although HBO has been sought to comment on possible lineups, the broadcaster has just issued a statement saying, “We appreciate that a series of such a high profile will attract many rumors and speculation. As we move forward in pre-production, we will only confirm the details when we finish the business,” maintaining the identity of the actors and leaving the fans still awaiting official confirmation.
If the rumors are realized, McTer and Essiedu will joinJohn Lithgowalready confirmed as Albus Dumbledore. The lineup of the 34 -year -old British actor as master of potions, a professor of defense against the dark arts and director of the Hogwarts School of Magic and Witchcraft has generated discussions, as in this version of the series, the character will be younger, about 31 years old.
In the original film franchise, Minerva McGonagall was interpreted by Maggie Smithwhile Alan Rickman He gave life to Severus Snape, both deceased. The Harry Potter series, planned to last a decade, will have Francesca Gardiner as showrunner and responsible for the script, with Mark Mylod as director and executive producer. The adaptation promises to be faithful to the famous books, with a more detailed approach to each story of the franchise.
With scheduled filming for Warner Bros studios in Leavevesden, the Harry Potter series is scheduled to debut between the end of 2026 and the beginning of 2027, both at HBO and Max.
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