In total, six names were confirmed for the new adaptation produced by the HBO of the Harry Potter magical universe. Find out!
The long -awaited announcement has arrived! On the morning of Monday, 14, HBO surprised the audience by confirming the first names that will be in the new series inspired by the universe of “Harry Potter”, franchise created by the author JK Rowlingwhich will be available on the Max streaming platform.
Among the names confirmed to the fixed cast, we have: John Lithgowwho will live the Professor Albus Dumbledore; Janet McTer as Minerva McGonagall; PAAPA ESSIDUnominated for Emmy® and BAFTA, interpreting Severo Snape; and Nick Frostnominated for the bifa, living Rúbeo Hagrid.
In addition, the actors Luke Thallon and Paul Whitehouse They are also confirmed as special appearances, playing Quirino Quirrell and Argus Filch, respectively.
In pronouncement, Francesca Gardinershowrunner and executive producer, and Mark Myloddirector of various episodes and executive producer, said:
“We are happy to announce John Lithgow, Janet McTer, Paapa Essiedu, Nick Frost, Luke Thallon and Paul Whitehouse for the roles of Dumbledore, McGonagall, Snape, Hagrid, Quirrell and Filch. Beloved. ”
It is worth remembering that the show will feature the executive production of the franchise’s creator, JK Rowlingand promises to be a “faithful adaptation of the consecrated book series”, presenting rich details and exploring every corner of the wizarding world to bring Harry Potter adventures to a new generation of fans, as written in the press release sent by HBO.
With HBO production in partnership with Brontë Film and TV and Warner Bros. Television, the series will have the script signed by Francesca Gardinerbesides having the executive production of Mark Mylodwhich will also be responsible for directing some of the episodes.
To date, the series has no release forecast. Meanwhile, all the films of the “Harry Potter” and “Fantastic Animals” franchises are available on the Max streaming platform.
Source: Recreio
