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New Actors in Talks for McGonagall and Snape Roles in Upcoming ‘Harry Potter’ TV Series

March 7, 2025 Jamie Rowland

A person with short wavy hair in a black turtleneck reminiscent of Snape, and an individual with short hair in a gray shirt.

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

HBO Hosting Open Casting Call for ‘Harry Potter’ Trio

September 9, 2024 Shannen Ace

Image showing an announcement for a UK open casting call for the HBO Original series "Harry Potter," featuring the Hogwarts castle in the background.

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