THE brand-new Harry Potter TV series has officially unveiled its magical line-up, with stars from The Fast Show and Spaced swapping comedy for the corridors of Hogwarts.
Fans were left stunned as some familiar faces from cult British joined the rebooted cast in what’s shaping up to be an all-star take on the beloved wizarding world.
The brand-new TV series promises to be the most spellbinding yet – as it sticks closely to the original with every magical detail fans have loved for more than 25 years.
With a fresh-faced cast ready to charm a whole new generation, the show will dive deep into the wizarding world like never before – with each season unpacking the Hogwarts drama chapter by chapter.
Streaming exclusively on Max, the series will launch globally – including the UK, Germany, Italy and Turkey – while the original film favourites will still be available to binge for Potterheads old and new.
Original series has cast six-time , two-time Tony Award, Olivier winner, and and nominee as Albus Dumbledore.
John has provided many voiceovers for film, notably the voice of villain Lord Farquaad in (2001), Yoda in the NPR adaptations of episodes, and the narrations for the IMAX film Special Effects and for a sex education film, Life’s Greatest Miracle (2002).
Tony Award, , and Olivier winner, and Oscar and Emmy nominee Janet McTeer will play Minerva McGonagall.
Janet is best known for her stage and screen performances, particularly her portrayal of Nora in A Doll's House which earned her a Tony Award and an Olivier Award.
She is also recognised for her Academy Award nominations for Tumbleweeds (1999) and Albert Nobbs (2011).
Janet has also received accolades for her work in series like The White Queen and .
Emmy, Olivier, and BAFTA nominee Paapa Essiedu has been cast as Severus Snape.
Paapa's breakout role was in the Emmy and Bafta-nominated drama I May Destroy You (2020) and his acclaimed performance as Hamlet at the .
He is also recognised for his work in and other TV series like and .
And BIFA nominee will also be a series regular playing Rubeus Hagrid.
Nick is an English actor, screenwriter and comedian who has appeared in the Three Flavours Cornetto trilogy of films, consisting of , , and The World's End, and the television comedy .
The upcoming Harry Potter TV series is written and executive produced by Francesca Gardiner.
She announced the guest and recurring cast includes Luke Thallon as Quirinus Quirrell and five-time BAFTA winner Paul Whitehouse as Argus Filch.
Luke is known for Present Laughter (2019) and A Room with a View (2023).
While actor and comedian Paul was one of the main stars of the sketch comedy series
He has also starred with Harry Enfield in the shows Harry & Paul and Harry Enfield & Chums.
Francesca 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.”
Mark Mylod will executive produce and direct multiple episodes of the series for HBO in association with Brontë and TV and
He said: “We’re delighted to have such extraordinary talent onboard, and we can’t wait to see them bring these beloved characters to new life.”;
The series is executive produced by , Neil Blair, and Ruth Kenley-Letts of Brontë Film and TV, and David Heyman of Heyday Films.
J.K. Rowling previously said in a press release: “Max’s commitment to preserving the integrity of my books is important to me.
“I’m looking forward to being part of this new adaptation which will allow for a degree of depth and detail only afforded by a long-form television series.”;
