Finally, HBO is moving ahead with plans to create the Harry Potter TV series for air in 2026. Fans would be glad to know the reboot shall be much more faithful to J.K. Rowling’s seven books than the films. Each season will deal with one novel, giving lovers of the story an even greater appreciation of the work.
New Cast, New Beginning:
HBO has some fantastic casting announcements for the venerable characters:
- John Lithgow as Albus Dumbledore
- Paapa Essiedu as Severus Snape
- Janet McTeer as Minerva McGonagall
- Nick Frost as Rubeus Hagrid
- Luke Thallon as Professor Quirrell
- Paul Whitehouse as Argus Filch
Casting for the three main leads to Harry Potter, Hermione Granger, and Ron Weasley to is still under development; there have been thousands of young actors who auditioned for the all-important rolesNews and Features
A Ten-Year Venture:
Designed to operate over the next decade, each season is set to explore in-depth events from each book, and fans can look forward to richer and more detailed portrayals of the wizarding world, where things were glossed over by the films.
If all goes well and the series continues, it will be a means to introduce magic to a new generation while giving old fans a fresh perspective into the beloved story.
