According to Deadline, Janet McTeer and Paapa Essiedu are in talks to play Minerva McGonagall and Severus Snape, respectively, in HBO’s upcoming “Harry Potter” TV series. Janet McTeer in Talks for Minerva McGonagall Casting Janet McTeer is an Oscar and Emmy nominated actress known for her roles in “Ozark” and other HBO projects like “Into … Read more
John Lithgow is reportedly in talks to play Professor Albus Dumbledore in HBO’s upcoming “Harry Potter” TV series. John Lithgow in Talks to Play Dumbledore According to Deadline sources, Lithgow is in final negotiations to play the famous Hogwarts headmaster. HBO declined to comment but said in a statement, “We appreciate that such a high-profile … Read more
HBO has posted an open opening casting call for residents of the UK and Ireland to apply to be the new Harry Potter, Ron Weasley, and Hermione Granger in the upcoming HBO Original series. HBO ‘Harry Potter’ Casting Call The casting call, posted through Cast It Talent, is for children who will be aged 9 … Read more
The creative team of the upcoming “Harry Potter” TV series has been announced. ‘Harry Potter’ Series Creative Team Announced Wizarding World revealed that Francesca Gardiner (“Succession,” “His Dark Materials,” “Killing Eve”) will be the showrunner and executive producer. Mark Mylod (“Succession,” “Game of Thrones,” “The Last of Us”) will executive produce and direct multiple episodes. … Read more