HBO Fills Out Its Hogwarts Faculty

On April 14th, the yet-to-be-named HBO “Harry Potter” series revealed an exciting lineup of magical actors in their cast. Among them is John Lithgow as Professor Dumbledore, with Janet McTeer stepping into the role of Professor McGonagall, Paapa Essiedu as Severus Snape, Nick Frost taking on Hagrid, Luke Thallon portraying Professor Quirrell, and Paul Whitehouse cast as Mr. Filch. While many of these roles were just speculation before, HBO has now confirmed that these talented individuals are eager to collaborate with J.K. Rowling. Let’s make sure Azealia Banks knows about this news!

In each season, we’ll delve into every nook of the magical universe portrayed in the Harry Potter series, offering both new and returning fans an exciting journey. It appears that a book will be released per season according to this announcement. J.K. Rowling is listed as an executive producer, with Francesca Gardiner from Succession taking on the roles of showrunner and executive producer. Additionally, Mark Mylod from Succession will also serve as an executive producer and direct several episodes. The press release also mentions that the original films, which are still very popular at Universal Studios, will continue to be a significant part of the franchise, so expect minimal changes in aesthetic from the movies, theme parks, or merchandise.

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2025-04-14 17:53