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The Harry Potter TV Series Nobody Asked For Has Officially Cast Four Key Roles

Guess those casting rumours were true...

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

"Cautiously optimistic."

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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.

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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

The Guardian - 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

The Independent UK

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

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

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Harry Potter fans raising eyebrows after Hagrid casting rumour

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

The Independent UK

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

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

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

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

Robbie Coltrane: Harry Potter and James Bond actor’s cause of death disclosed

Hagrid star’s health condition revealed in certificate

The Independent UK

Beloved Rutherglen actor Robbie Coltrane died from multiple organ failure

The Harry Potter star was suffering from a number of conditions including sepsis, lower respiratory tract infection, Type 2 Diabetes, heart block and obesity before passing away.

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Liverpool Echo

Robbie Coltrane died from multiple organ failure

The star was suffering from a number of health conditions and was forced to use a wheelchair

The Independent UK

Robbie Coltrane’s cause of death disclosed nine days after loss of Harry Potter and James Bond actor

Hagrid star’s health condition revealed in certificate

Daily Record

Robbie Coltrane died from multiple organ failure after suffering from number of conditions

Coltrane, 72, was suffering from sepsis, lower respiratory tract infection, Type 2 Diabetes, heart block and obesity.

Daily Record

Scots villagers pay tribute after death of legendary Harry Potter star Robbie Coltrane

Tributes have been paid to Killearn resident Robbie Coltrane after the legendary Harry Potter actor died, aged 72, last week.

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The Conversation

Robbie Coltrane: a free-styling talent suffused with intelligence and humour

“I believe that men are here to grow themselves into the best good that they can be,” the iconic saxophonist John Coltrane once said. Anthony Robert McMillan chose his stage name as a homage to the jazz great and, as the actor Robbie Coltrane, went on to grow into the…

Daily Record

Robbie Coltrane 'put on too much weight' before death claims 'furious' Miriam Margolyes

Miriam says she is truly devastated by the news and offered a colourful tribute to him on Radio 4 this morning.

Los Angeles Times

Emma Watson honors Robbie Coltrane: 'You made it a joy to be Hermione'

Emma Watson was among several "Harry Potter" cast members who paid tribute this weekend to their beloved co-star Robbie Coltrane, who died Friday at age 72.

Daily Record

Tributes pour in for Lanarkshire acting legend Robbie Coltrane after Harry Potter star passes away

The star of TV's Cracker was 72 when he died on Friday

Daily Mirror

Hugh Laurie's tribute to Robbie Coltrane as comic says he's 'never laughed so much'

Hugh recalled car rides with his Black-adder and Alfresco co-star, saying: “I’d roll him cigarettes. I don’t think I’ve ever laughed or learned so much in my life"

Irish Mirror

Robbie Coltrane's daughter shares touching tribute to her father in devastating post

Alice McMillan took to her Instagram stories to pay tribute

Glasgow Live

Tributes pour in for Harry Potter and Tutti Frutti actor Robbie Coltrane following death of Rutherglen-born star

The beloved Rutherglen actor, who is recognised by millions as Hagrid in the Harry Potter film series, died aged 72. Many Hollywood stars have paid tribute to the Scot.

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