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Latest Casting Rumour in HBO's 'Harry Potter' Series Divides Fans Over New Twist

New casting rumours are saying that a 'narrator' will be a part of HBO's Harry Potter series, another change from its original film franchise.

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‘Harry Potter And The Cursed Child’ Concept Trailer Has Fans Begging For A Full Movie With Original Cast

The trailer shows Harry as the father of a son, Albus Severus Potter, who is sorted into Slytherin.

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“Deflated”: New Photos Of The Actors And Set Of The ‘Harry Potter’ Series Spark Mixed Reactions

"Gonna be rooting for Voldemort on this one."

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Jason Isaacs blasts 'racist' Harry Potter fans criticising Paapa Essiedu casting

Harry Potter star Jason Isaacs has taken aim at "racist" critics complaining about Paapa Essiedu being cast as Severus Snape.

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HBO boss denies Harry Potter series will be ‘secretly infused’ with JK Rowling’s anti-trans views

HBO’s Casey Bloys added: ‘If you want to debate her, you can go on Twitter’

The Independent UK

Harry Potter stars 'hit back' at JK Rowling over trans ruling in open letter

Signatories said that the ruling ‘undermines the lived reality and threatens the safety of trans, non-binary, and intersex people living in the UK’

Evening Standard

Paapa Essiedu Signs Open Letter Supporting Trans People After J.K. Rowling’s Controversial Post

What’s the spell to make a TERF shut up?

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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

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

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HBO’s Official Cast Announcement For New Harry Potter Show Gets Mixed Reactions

"Cautiously optimistic."

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HBO's Biggest Fantasy Franchise Just Repeated A Troubling Casting Trend

HBO's 'Harry Potter' series has announced its initial cast, and it highlights a major problem with Hollywood.

Inverse

Harry Potter TV show announces first cast members

A lot of guessing and speculation can be put to rest, as HBO has made its first official casting announcement for some of the wizarding world...

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Nick Frost, John Lithgow and Paapa Essiedu confirmed as Harry Potter TV cast

The series will feature a brand new cast while staying authentic to the original books.

The Independent UK

HBO reveals first part of Harry Potter TV cast, including Dumbledore and Hagrid

John Lithgow confirmed in Dumbledore role, with Paapa Essiedu playing Severus Snape and Nick Frost as Hagrid

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The Independent UK

Harry Potter series reveals stars who’ll play McGonagall, Dumbledore, Snape and Hagrid

Casting rumours have circled about HBO’s high-profile TV adaptation for months

Evening Standard

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

The Times of India

Paapa Essiedu cast as Severus Snape in Harry Potter series; Fans fear racism amidst calls to cast Adam Driver instead

British actor Paapa Essiedu has reportedly been cast as Severus Snape in the upcoming Harry Potter television series, sparking a heated debate among fans. While many have applauded the 'Gangs of London' star’s casting, others have raised concerns about potential racist backlash and questioned the show’s commitment to giving fans…

Evening Standard

Harry Potter fans furious as HBO 'casts Severus Snape' days after backlash over US actor as Dumbledore

The new HBO series promises to explore the Harry Potter universe in even greater depth

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The Independent UK

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

Total Film

Harry Potter director thinks Oppenheimer star Cillian Murphy would be a perfect Voldemort in new TV show

"That would be amazing"

Evening Standard

Ignore the haters: Paapa Essiedu is the perfect choice to play Severus Snape

The actor has been tipped as the next Bond, put a pivot to Harry Potter makes perfect sense too

The Independent UK

HBO confirms when Harry Potter series will start shooting amid casting speculation

The reboot series has seen 32,000 young actors audition for lead roles

The Guardian - AU

Cillian Murphy as Voldemort? Everything we know about HBO’s Harry Potter TV show

Details are beginning to emerge about the ‘decade-long’ adaptation of JK Rowling’s books – with some starry actors reportedly in negotiations

Total Film

Black Mirror star has reportedly "been offered" the role of Severus Snape in HBO's Harry Potter TV show

Paapa Essiedu is allegedly being eyed to play Hogwarts' prickly potions master

The Independent UK

I May Destroy You actor Paapa Essiedu ‘offered’ Snape role in new Harry Potter TV series

Actor is said to have ‘been offered’ role of fan favourite character

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