Find out who were the confirmed actors for the adult cast of the new series of ‘Harry Potter’, produced by HBO and Warner Bros.
After months of speculation, on Monday, 14, HBO confirmed the first names for the adult cast of the new series inspired by the magic universe of “Harry Potter”, a franchise created by the British author JK Rowling.
In a statement through a press release, Francesca Gardinershowrunner and executive producer, and Mark Myloddirector of various episodes and executive producer, said that “it is a privilege to count on such extraordinary talents, and we can barely hope to see them give life to these beloved characters.”
Check out who are the confirmed names!
John Lithgow – Target Dumbledore
Winner of six Emmy® awards, two Tony Awards®, from Olivier and nominated for BAFTA and Oscar®, the 79-year-old American actor, John Lithgowwill live the powerful Professor Albus Dumbledore, played in the films by Richard Harris and Michael Gambonboth deceased. Remember that the name of Lithgow He had already been revealed by Deadline in February, and confirmed by the star in the same month, saying in an interview with Collider that he will probably be “a wonderful closing role” for his career.
Janet McTer – Minerva McGonagall
Helen Pierce’s interpreter in Netflix’s “Ozark” series, the British actress Janet McTerwinner of the Tony Awards®, Olivier Globo®, Oscar® and Emmy®, will live Professor Minerva McGonagall, played in the films by Renomada Maggie Smithwho died in September 2024. As well as John Lithgowhis name had already been quoted by Deadline in March this year.
PAAPA ESSIDU – Severo Snape
Lived in the movies by the eternal Alan Rickmanactor deceased in 2016, Professor Severo Snape will now be interpreted by PAAPA ESSIDUAstro nominated for Emmy® and BAFTA, known for its role in the series “I May Destroy You” (2020), also from HBO. Next to JANET MACTEERhis name had also been quoted by the Deadline portal last month.
Nick Frost – Rúbeo Hagrid
Rubeo Hagrid, the midfielder who is a hogwarts guard and caretaker, as well as being one of the best friends of Harry Potter, Hermione Granger and Ron Weasley, will be played by British actor and Bifth Independent Film Award, actor and comedian), Nick Frost. In the movies, the character was lived by Robbie Coltraneactor who died in 2022.
Luke Thallon – Quirino Quirrell
The teacher of the study of Muggles and Defense against Dark Arts, Quirino Quirrell, played in the movie “Harry Potter and The Philosopher Stone” by the actor Ian Hartnow it will be lived by the actor Luke Thallon (The favorite). Remember that Thallon It will not be in the fixed cast of the new adaptation, making only a special participation in the series.
Paul Whitehouse – Argus Filch
Like this Luke Thallonanother special participation confirmed in the series will be that of the British actor and comedian Paul Whitehouse (Fast Show), who will play Hogwarts caretaker Argus Filch, lived in the movies for David Bradley.
Source: Recreio
