A Whole New Generation of Children is About to Be Introduced to the World of Harry Potter with the web series planned by hbo. According to a variety ReportHBO officially Announced the actors who would play beeloved characters like albus dumbledore, Severus SNPE, Mineerva, McGonagall, Rubeus Hagrid, and others on Monday. (ALSO READ: Oppenheimer Actor Cillian Murphy as Voldemort in Harry Potter Series? RALPH FINENS Approves)
Harry Potter Series Official Cast Announced
The report confirms some cast members that fans had guessed, apart from include surprises. John Lithgow of the Crown-Fame Will Play Dumbledore, Janet MCTEER OF TUMBLEEDS-FAME Has Been Cast as McGonagall, Paapa Essiedu of Gangs of Gangs of London-Fame is Snape, and Nick Front of Shaun of the Dead-came plays hagrid. It was previously reported that these actors were in talks for the show. Now, The Surprise Additions to the Cast Include Luke Thallon as Quirinus Quirrel and Paul Whitehouse as Argus Filch.
Hbo releases statement on harry potter series
Francesca Gardiner, Showrunner and Executive Producer, And Mark Mylod, Director of Multiple Episodes and Executive Producer, Said, “We are happy to announs the casting of JONTGOW, JANET MCEER, PAAPA Essiedu, Nick Frost, Luke Thallon and Paul Whitehouse to Play Dumbledore, McGonagall, Snape, Hagrid, Quirrel and Filch. Onboard, and we can’t wait to see them brings these beloved characters to new life. “
About the harry potter series
These are the first confirmed actors for the highly anticipated web series. Hbo launched an open casting call, which receive over 30,000 submissions to cast the main roles of harry potter, Ronald Weasley and Hermoine Granger. Brontë Film and TV and Warner Bros. Television area also on board.
The studio also described the show as a ‘fathful adaptation’ of jk rowling’s hit book series. The official description reads, “Exploring every corner of the wizarding world, Each season will brings ‘harry potter’ and its incredible adventures to new and existing audience.”
Francesca has written and executive produced the series, in addition to serving as a showrunner. Mark will executive production and direct multiple episodes of the series. Rowling, NEIL Blair, and Ruth Kenley-Letts of Brontë Film and TV and David Heyman of Heyday Films Will Executive Produce The Series.
