HBO Harry Potter The TV show is on the horizon and Rumors about who will play the famous Hogwarts teachers have recently surfacedrevealing the direction of the remake. Simultaneously, an open call continues for the Golden Trio cast: Harry Potter, Ron Weasley and Hermione Granger. THE Harry Potter The films are enshrined in the hearts of viewers of all ages and it can be difficult for the TV show to live up to its legacy. Now that casting has begun, it's becoming clear how the series might differ from the films.
Released between 2001 and 2011, the Warner Bros. film. Harry Potter the films featured Daniel Radcliffe as Harry, Rupert Grint as Ron and Emma Watson as Hermione. These actors made the franchise what it was, alongside the film's strong adult cast. Richard Harris played Albus Dumbledore in the first two films before the role was taken over by Michael Gambon. THE Harry Potter The TV show may face an uphill battle standing out alongside the iconic films, but its rumored casting choices shed some light on its tactics.
The cast of the Harry Potter remake proves they're committing to another mostly British cast
The Harry Potter TV show appears to be as British as the films
HBO Harry Potter The TV show appears to be recruiting mostly British actors for its cast. In November 2024, Variety reported that the Harry Potter The remake is trying to bring Mark Rylance as Albus Dumbledore. This has not yet been confirmed and Deadline has since reported that the show is hiring Mark Strong for the role. Both British actors are film and TV veterans and would totally nail it. The excellent Harry Potter the films also chose mainly British actors for their cast. In this regard, it seems the TV show is trying to replicate the success of the films.
THE Harry Potter The TV show is considering Sharon Horgan for the role of Minerva McGonagall, according to Deadline. Meanwhile, Brett Goldstein is reportedly being considered to play Rubeus Hagrid. Other casting news The Hollywood Reporter suggests that Paapa Essiedu, known for his role in I can destroy youmay receive the role of Professor Severus Snape. Both of Dumbledore's potential stars, Goldstein and Essiedu, are British, and Horgan is Irish. With Hogwarts set in Great Britain and written by a British author, it makes sense to look for a mostly British cast for this essentially English story.
The HBO show is already improving the diversity that films lack
The Harry Potter TV Show Looks Ready to Embrace Diversity
Snape's potential casting in the Harry Potter series is good news for the franchise, which has received criticism for a lack of diversity. JK Rowling's novels have been accused of lacking racial diversitybut it is mainly the films that receive this complaint. After all, the films could have cast anyone, within reason, as some of Rowling's characters are not depicted as a specific race in the books. Additionally, casting main characters more diversely could have helped the narrative grow, rather than contradicting and limiting it. Warner Bros. films They had the opportunity to do this and didn't take advantage of it.
THE Harry Potter It looks like the TV show could bring more diversity to the franchise than ever before.
Instead, the films utilized a predominantly white main cast. They also recast Lavender Brown, played by Kathleen Cauley and Jennifer Smith in the first films, with a white actor in Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince. Harry and the Cursed Child strives to be more inclusive than the films, as the play features a black actor as Hermione. And if Essiedu is cast as Snape, it looks like it will be on HBO Harry Potter The remake will continue to embrace diversity, which is a step forward for the franchise.
Mark Rylance and Brett Goldstein suggest the Harry Potter show wants some star power
Harry Potter show targets stars for its adult cast
It seems that the Harry Potter the show is targeting well-known stars, which makes sense as it will need to be cast with aplomb. The show must be on par with the cinema and also bring its own flavor to the table. Otherwise, viewers will question why it was made at all, as the films aren't very old and have aged reasonably well. If launched correctly, Big names will help attract viewers and retain themwhile also allowing HBO to put a powerful and unique brand on the Harry Potter franchise. It makes sense for the show to cast great actors like Rylance and Goldstein.
Rylance proves the value that big names can bring.
Rylance's casting rumor bodes well for Harry Potter as the actor is a British actor with extremely relevant experience. Rylance proves the value that big names can bring. A career like his could only mean good things for Harry Potter. Rylance plays extremely subtle characters, often as terrifying as they are strangely kind, which is ideal experience for Albus Dumbledore. His previous roles suggest he would be great as Hogwarts' headmaster, although Strong's credits are nothing to scoff at either.
Goldstein is a more intriguing choice as Hagrid, but he has an extensive career history that suggests he can take on the role. He is probably best known for playing Roy Kent in Ted Lasso, but he also starred in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Doctor Who, and The movie Garfieldas well as doing stand-up comedy. Both Rylance and Goldstein have experience on stage and in major roles, as do the film casts.promising good things.
Harry Potter remake embracing a younger cast is an interesting choice
The most surprising thing about the Harry Potter cast is their age
HBO Harry Potter the remake seems set to embrace a fairly young cast for its adult roles, which is surprising. THE Harry Potter the films were known for the wizened old witches and wizards who walked the halls of Hogwarts. This added to the atmosphere, alluding to classic notions of wizards like Tolkien's Gandalf and old crones from folklore. This made the child cast feel more like children and the overall story felt more like a fairy tale. HBO's decision to use younger actors will set it apart from the movies and show a new side to Harry Potter teachers.
Snape was 31 in the books, so Essiedu's cast is more faithful to the source material than Alan Rickman's, in terms of age. However, Goldstein is 20 years younger than Hagrid, and Horgan is more than 10 years younger than Maggie Smith in Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone. Young Teachers May Seem Less Intimidating and more appealing to a younger audience. The show could explore sex appeal with its adult cast, targeting a younger audience. At least it seems that the Harry Potter The TV show could explore themes and interactions between characters that the films didn't.
Source: Variety, Deadline, The Hollywood Reporter