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John Lithgow ‘very intimidated’ to play Dumbledore in Harry Potter TV series

The 79-year-old said he would ‘do my best’ in the role.

Evening Standard · Apr 16, 2025

Harry Potter TV cast: Meet the stars in new JK Rowling series

The new Harry Potter cast has been unveiled, but many stars are facing backlash for joining a project associated with author JK Rowling

Evening Standard · Apr 15, 2025

HBO’s Harry Potter Remake Confirms A Bunch Of New Cast Members, Including One Returner

The remake will even include characters not featured in the OG films

Pedestrian.tv · Apr 15, 2025

Nick Frost 'nearing deal' to play Hagrid in new Harry Potter TV show

The actor-comedian would join John Lithgow, Janet McTeer and Paapa Essiedu who are set or in negotiations to play Professor Albus Dumbledore, Professor Minerva McGonagall and Professor Severus Snape

Evening Standard · Mar 26, 2025

Harry Potter series zones in on actors who’ll play Snape and McGonagall

All the famous names rumoured for HBO’s high-profile TV adaptation

The Independent UK · Feb 16, 2025

Harry Potter fans raising eyebrows after Hagrid casting rumour

‘So far every casting choice has been god awful,’ one person responded 

The Independent UK · Dec 9, 2024

Rupert Grint explains why he didn’t go to Harry Potter co-star Robbie Coltrane’s funeral

The pair met when Grint was just 12, and went on to work together for a decade

Evening Standard · Jan 31, 2023

Remembering the international celebrities who died in 2022

The world lost trailblazers, pioneers and giants this year from many walks of life. Take a look back at the international stars who died this year.

ABC News · Dec 28, 2022

All the Harry Potter actors who have sadly died including Leslie Phillips and Robbie Coltrane

While they will all still remain with us through the films, a number of actors who starred in the Harry Potter franchise have sadly passed away. The voice of the Sorting Hat, Leslie Phillips CBE had passed away on November 7 2022.

Edinburgh Live · Nov 9, 2022

Robbie Coltrane: Beloved Harry Potter star and esteemed actor

The actor’s role as Hagrid, the lovable quidditch gamekeeper, delighted generations of children

The Independent UK · Oct 28, 2022