The Harry Potter TV series is gearing up with a fresh cast. Four main roles and two supporting parts have been filled. John Lithgow will step into the shoes of Albus Dumbledore. Janet McTeer will take on the role of Minerva McGonagall. Paapa Essiedu will portray Severus Snape. Nick Frost will bring Rubeus Hagrid to life.

Two more actors have been added to the mix. Luke Thallon will play Quirinus Quirrell. Paul Whitehouse will return to the Harry Potter universe as Argus Filch. Whitehouse is the only actor so far who has appeared in the original films, playing Sir Cadogan in Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban.

The story of Harry Potter revolves around a young wizard. His parents died under mysterious circumstances when he was very young. He was forced to live a miserable life with his aunt, uncle, and their nasty son. His life changed when Hagrid invited him to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. There, he met friends Ron and Hermione. They all faced extreme turmoil and the threat of war.

The series is being developed by writer/showrunner Francesca Gardiner. Mark Mylod will direct multiple episodes for HBO. The production is a joint effort with Brontë Film and TV and Warner Bros. Television. The streamer promises a faithful adaptation of the beloved Harry Potter book series.

The TV series will delve deep into each of Rowling’s novels, with a plan to run for 10 consecutive years. The original films, released between 2001 and 2011, covered the first seven books. The two longest novels, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows and Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, might get extra seasons. However, the details on how much time will be devoted to each novel per season are still unclear. The prequel books under the “Fantastic Beasts” franchise will not be part of the series. They might be casually introduced like in the films when the young Hogwarts students read them as part of their curriculum.

Casting is still underway for major roles, including Harry Potter, Ron, and Hermione. Production is set to begin this summer at Leavesden Studios, around 20 miles from London. The newly cast actors have received many awards and accolades for their contributions to film and television.

The newly cast actors have received many awards and accolades for their contributions to film and television. Lithgow is a six-time Emmy winner, two-time Tony Award winner, and an Oscar nominee. McTeer is a Tony Award winner and an Oscar nominee. Essiedu is an Olivier, Emmy, and BAFTA nominee. Frost is a British Independent Film Award nominee. Thallon is a newcomer on the scene. Whitehouse has appeared in several notable films and TV shows.

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