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HBO and Max's new Harry Potter TV show will be here before you know it, and we finally know who we'll see as our beloved Hogwarts professors. John Lithgow confirmed his role as Dumbledore back in February, and in addition to the Hogwarts headmaster, we finally know who's playing Severus Snape, Minerva McGonagall, and Hagrid. (And I'm still crossing all my fingers Emma Watson could make an appearance).
“We are happy to announce the casting of John Lithgow, Janet McTeer, Paapa Essiedu, Nick Frost, Luke Thallon and Paul Whitehouse,” showrunner and executive producer Francesca Gardiner and Mark Mylod, who's executive producing as well as directing multiple episodes, said in a statement. “We’re delighted to have such extraordinary talent onboard, and we can’t wait to see them bring these beloved characters to new life.” Let's get into the cast members we know so far!
Here's everything we know about the new Harry Potter cast so far.
1. John Lithgow as Albus Dumbledore
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John Lithgow (New Years Eve and Spellbound) stars as Professor Dumbledore.
2. Janet McTeer as Minerva McGonagall
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Maleficent and Insurgent star Janet McTeer joins the Harry Potter cast as Professor McGonagall, who always keeps Harry, Ron, and Hermione in check...but does so with love.
3. Paapa Essiedu as Severus Snape
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Paapa Essiedu (Black Mirror) will star in the HBO show as Professor Snape, who grew up with Harry Potter's father James.
4. Nick Frost as Hagrid
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The lovable, kind, and selfless Hagrid will be played by Nick Frost from Snow White and the Huntsman and this year's How To Train Your Dragon live-action remake.
5. Luke Thallon as Quirinus Quirrell
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The Favourite star Luke Thallon joins the Harry Potter cast as the quirky and secretive Professor Quirrell.
6. Paul Whitehouse as Argus Filch
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We'll also see Paul Whitehouse (who starred in the original Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban movie) will play Filch, Hogwarts caretaker.
Who's playing Harry Potter in the new show?
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We don't have any official Harry Potter cast announcement beyond those 7, but here's a list of characters we should see in the show:
- Harry Potter
- Hermione Granger
- Ron Weasley
- Ginny Weasley
- Draco Malfoy
- Bellatrix Lestrange
- Lord Voldemort
- Lucius Malfoy
- Sirius Black
- Arthur Weasley
- Molly Weasley
Where can I watch the Harry Potter TV show?
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The new Harry Potter show will air on HBO and Max, and it's expected to hit our screens in 2026.
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