HBO has announced the following actors as series regulars for the Harry Potter TV series:
- John Lithgow – the six-time Emmy®, two-time Tony Award winner, and BAFTA and Oscar® nominee – will take on the iconic role of Albus Dumbledore.
- Paapa Essiedu, Emmy® and BAFTA nominee, will portray Severus Snape.
- Nick Frost, BIFA nominee, has been cast as Rubeus Hagrid.
- Janet McTeer, winner of both a Tony and an Olivier Award, and a nominee for the Oscar® and Emmy®, will play Minerva McGonagall.
Additionally, the following actors will appear in guest or recurring roles:
- Luke Thallon as Quirinus Quirrell
- Paul Whitehouse, BAFTA winner, as Argus Filch
Francesca Gardiner (Showrunner and Executive Producer) and Mark Mylod (Director of multiple episodes, Executive Producer) said:
“We are happy 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. We’re delighted to have such extraordinary talent on board, and we can’t wait to see them bring these beloved characters to new life.”
About the Series
The series will be a faithful adaptation of the beloved Harry Potter book series by author and executive producer J.K. Rowling. Exploring every corner of the wizarding world, the series will feature an exciting and talented new cast to lead a new generation of fandom and will be full of the fantastic detail and much-loved characters Harry Potter fans have loved for over twenty-five years. Each season will bring Harry Potter and these incredible adventures to new and existing audiences and will stream exclusively on Max where it’s available globally. The original, classic and cherished films will remain at the core of the franchise and available to watch around the world.