Mark Rylance is a popular choice for the new HBO TV show “Harry Potter.” People think he could play the character Dumbledore. Right now, he is acting in a BBC show called “Wolf Hall: The Mirror and The Light.” The people in charge have not yet asked Mark if he can play the part.
Someone speaking for HBO said, “There are lots of rumors about who will play the parts. But we can only tell you for sure when the deals are done.” The main characters will probably be played by new actors. The people in charge are looking for kids aged 9 to 11 to play these parts.
The original films of “Harry Potter” had famous actors like Richard Harris, Maggie Smith, and Alan Rickman. They played the parts of Professors Dumbledore, McGonagall, and Snape. Mark Rylance is 64 years old. This is a bit younger than Maggie Smith when she started filming “Harry Potter.”
The show plans to run for seven seasons. This matches the seven Harry Potter books. Some actors might not want to commit to this. The original Dumbledore, Richard Harris didn’t want the role at first. His young granddaughter convinced him to take it.
Mark Rylance is a good actor. He has acted in many films and won an Oscar in 2016. You can watch the new “Harry Potter” series on HBO. It is going to start in 2026.
Vocabulary List:
- Rumors /ˈruː.mərz/ (noun): Unverified information or gossip circulated among people.
- Actors /ˈæk.tərz/ (noun): Individuals who portray characters in performances or productions.
- Commit /kəˈmɪt/ (verb): To pledge or bind oneself to a certain course of action.
- Seasons /ˈsiː.zənz/ (noun): Periods of the year characterized by particular climatic conditions and events.
- Original /əˈrɪdʒ.ɪ.nəl/ (adjective): Being the first or earliest version of something.
- Characters /ˈkær.ɪk.tərz/ (noun): The individual personalities or roles portrayed in a narrative or performance.
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