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HBO Unveils Harry Potter TV Series Cast

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Paapa Essiedu, Janet McTeer, and Nick Frost will play iconic Harry Potter characters in a new TV series.

Nick Frost, Paapa Essiedu, Janet McTeer, and Paul Whitehouse are confirmed to star in the Harry Potter TV series by HBO.

Frost is cast as Hagrid, McTeer as McGonagall, and Essiedu as Snape. HBO also revealed Whitehouse will portray Argus Filch.

John Lithgow will play Albus Dumbledore in the series, set to start filming this summer.

The show offers opportunities for new actors, with casting calls for lead roles receiving thousands of submissions.

The TV series, a faithful adaptation of J.K. Rowling’s books, will delve deeper into the magical world of Harry Potter.

More casting announcements are expected, with speculations about Cillian Murphy possibly joining the cast as Voldermort.


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  1. Adaptation /ˌædæpˈteɪʃən/ (noun): The process of adjusting or modifying something to suit a different purpose or situation.
  2. Opportunity /ˌɒp.əˈtjuː.nɪ.ti/ (noun): A set of circumstances that makes it possible to do something.
  3. Character /ˈkær.ɪk.tər/ (noun): A person or figure in a story play or film; can also refer to the traits and features of a person.
  4. Filming /ˈfɪlmɪŋ/ (noun): The act of making a film or video.
  5. Confirmed /kənˈfɜːmd/ (verb): To establish the truth or validity of something.
  6. Speculations /ˌspɛk.jʊˈleɪ.ʃənz/ (noun): The forming of a theory or conjecture without firm evidence.

How much do you know?

Who is cast as Hagrid in the Harry Potter TV series by HBO?
Nick Frost
Paapa Essiedu
Janet McTeer
Paul Whitehouse
Which character will Janet McTeer portray in the Harry Potter TV series?
Hagrid
McGonagall
Snape
Argus Filch
Who will play Albus Dumbledore in the Harry Potter TV series?
Nick Frost
Paapa Essiedu
John Lithgow
Paul Whitehouse
Which Harry Potter character is played by Paapa Essiedu in the TV series?
Hagrid
McGonagall
Snape
Argus Filch
What role will Paul Whitehouse portray in the Harry Potter TV series?
Hagrid
McGonagall
Snape
Argus Filch
Which actor might join the cast as Voldemort according to speculation?
Cillian Murphy
Nick Frost
John Lithgow
Paapa Essiedu
The Harry Potter TV series by HBO is set to start filming next year.
The TV series will be a faithful adaptation of J.K. Rowling's books.
There were only a few submissions for lead role casting calls in the TV series.
All iconic Harry Potter characters will be portrayed by the confirmed actors.
Additional casting announcements are not expected for the TV series.
The Harry Potter TV series will explore new storylines outside of J.K. Rowling's books.
The Harry Potter TV series by HBO will start filming this .
Casting calls for lead roles in the TV series received thousands of .
More casting announcements are expected to include playing Voldemort.
The TV series will delve deeper into the world of Harry Potter.
Nick Frost is cast as in the Harry Potter TV series.
John Lithgow will portray in the Harry Potter TV series.
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