From Dumbledore to Snape, HBO Reveals The First Cast Members In The New Harry Potter TV Series
It’s finally happening — HBO has revealed the first six cast members of the new Harry Potter TV series!
Streaming exclusively on Max, each season will follow a faithful adaptation through the magical adventures in the wizarding world. We’re still waiting for our favorite trio to be announced, but now we know the adults holding down the fort at Hogwarts. “We’re delighted to have such extraordinary talent onboard, and we can’t wait to see them bring these beloved characters to new life,” said Francesca Gardiner, showrunner and executive producer, and Mark Mylod, director and executive producer, in a statement. Here’s the actors bringing our favorite professors to life in the new series.
John Lithgow as Albus Dumbledore
John Lithgow, who most recently starred in Conclave, will portray Albus Dumbledore. A wise and compassionate character, the headmaster is known for his mentoring of the Boy Who Lived.
Janet McTeer as Minerva McGonagall
Janet McTeer portrays Minerva McGonagall, the Head of Gryffindor House. The transfiguration master is set to teach the students at Hogwarts a thing or two about magic.
Paapa Essiedu as Severus Snape
Paapa Essiedu will play the complex and fan favorite character that is Severus Snape. The Head of Slytherin House can be intimidating to students, so we can’t wait to see how Essiedu immerses himself in the role.
Nick Frost as Rubeus Hagrid
Nick Frost is set to play Rubeus Hagrid, one of the most beloved characters in Harry Potter. The half-giant is the first magical person Harry meets on his 11th birthday.
Luke Thallon as Quirnius Quirrel
Luke Thallon will play Quirnius Quirrell. Did the scene from Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone scare anyone else? Yikes! We can’t wait to see how this two faced character comes to life.
Paul Whitehouse as Argus Filch
Paul Whitehouse is set to play the grumpy Argus Filch. Filch is the eyes and ears of the halls at Hogwarts. As the caretaker and janitor, he knows what the trouble makers are up to.
