HBO has finally revealed some of the cast of its much talked about 'Harry Potter' TV series. After months of media rumors and reports HBO finally broke its silence and announced the cast for the key adult roles in its adaptation of J.K. Rowling's beloved novels including Dumbledore, Hagrid and more.
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00:00HBO has finally revealed some of the cast of its much-talked-about Harry Potter TV series.
00:05After months of media rumors and reports, HBO finally broke its silence and announced the cast
00:11for the key adult roles in the adaptation of J.K. Rowling's beloved novels, including Dumbledore,
00:17Hagrid, and more. As expected, Emmy winner John Lithgow will take on the critical role of Hogwarts
00:22wise and warm headmaster Albus Dumbledore. Oscar nominee Janet McTeer will take on the role of
00:28Stern Transfiguration professor Minerva McGonagall. Nick Frost will play lovable Hogwarts gamekeeper
00:34Rubius Hagrid. And as first reported by The Hollywood Reporter, Papa Esiedu will take on
00:39the role of the sneering potions professor Severus Snape. In addition to the four series regulars,
00:44actor Luke Thallen will play defense against the dark arts professor Quirrell. And Paul Whitehouse
00:49has been cast as the caretaker Ergus Filch. Lithgow had previously confirmed he'd accepted the role,
00:55telling one outlet, it was not an easy decision because it's going to define me for the last
01:00chapter of my life. I'm afraid, but I'm very excited. Some wonderful people are turning their
01:05attention back to Harry Potter. That's why it's been such a hard decision. I'll be about 87 years
01:10old at the wrap party, but I've said yes. Esiedu's casting has caused a stir among some fans as Snape
01:17has traditionally been viewed as a white character, famously portrayed by the late Alan Rickman in the
01:23Warner Brothers film series. Mark Milod, executive producer and director of multiple episodes, has
01:28said nobody can replace Alan Rickman, but we can find the next Alan Rickman. HBO's plan is to adapt
01:35each of Rowling's seven novels into a season of television. For more updates to the story,
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