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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lifestyle
Lydia Spencer-Elliott

All the celebrities set to star in the new Harry Potter TV series

Dumbledore Hagrid John Lithgow Nick Frost Paapa Essiedu
  • Nick Frost, Paapa Essiedu, and John Lithgow have been cast in the upcoming Harry Potter TV series.
  • Lithgow will play Dumbledore, Essiedu will portray Snape, and Frost will take on the role of Hagrid.
  • The series will feature a new cast while remaining faithful to the original books.
  • Casting for the lead roles of Harry, Ron, and Hermione is still underway, with thousands of children auditioning.
  • Production is set to begin in summer 2025 at Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden.

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

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