HBO is coming Harry Potter The series is slowly assembling its faculty of Hogwarts and two other key roles are in the finalization phase.
The sources confirm the actress Janet McTeer (The old man, Kaos) is in negotiations to interpret Professor Minerva McGonagall, while Paapa Essiedu (The Lazzaro project) He is finalizing his agreement to take on the role of Professor Severus Snape. They join the previously announced John Lithgowwhich will enter the role of Albus Dumbledore.
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Of course, HBO keeps things close to the chest. “We appreciate the fact that such a high profile series will attract many voices and speculations,” said the network. “While we make the way through pre-production, we will confirm only the details while finalizing the offers”.
The series will be led by the writer/showrunner Francesca Gardiner and executive director/manufacturer Mark MylodAnd it is expected as a ten -year adaptation of JK Rowling’s novels.
Casey BloysPresident and CEO of HBO and Max Content, has described it as a “faithful adaptation” that will be immersed in depth in each of the iconic books “.
A key detail underlined by Gardiner is that the show will remain faithful to the canonical ages of the characters. This means that Snape, played by Essiedu, will be 31 years old when we meet him, aligning with his age in the books, unlike the representation of Alan Rickman in the films. As a master of potions and future principal of Hogwarts, Snape’s complex arch is destined to take place with a new perspective.
In the meantime, McTeer is only a couple of years younger than Maggie Smith when he played the character for the first time in the original films. Being the severe but deeply caring room, vice -camera and professor of transfiguration, will bring both the authority and the warmth to the role.
The production will take place at the Warner Bros. Studios Leaveden, the same house of the original films, with a premiere intended at the end of 2026 or at the beginning of 2027. Casting for Harry, Hermione and Ron is still in progress, with 32,000 audition rugs presented.
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By Joey Gour
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