The casting of the new series Harry Potter Take shape. According to information on the deadline of US media, British actress Janet McTeer, seen in the series Jessica Jones AND Ozark, Professor Minerva McGonagall is expected to play.
A successful actress, Janet McTeer, received numerous awards in the theater, as well as in the cinema. He remarkably received a Golden Globe for his role in the movie. Free (Containers) by Gavin O’Connor in 1999, as well as two Oscar nominations.
According to Deadline, the actress is in negotiation to join the casting of the HBO series, but, for the moment, the platform has not formalized this information.
If Janet McTeer won the role of Minerva McGonagall, he will happen to Maggie Smith (who died last September), who embodied this flagship character of Harry Potter in the eight films of the franchise.
John Lithgow chosen to play Dumbledore
While the cast to find the interpreters of Harry, Hermione and Ron is underway, American actor John Lithgow, seen in Conclave And in the series The crownHe confirmed that he was going to play Professor Albus Dumbledore in this series.
According to the American media, PAAPA ESSIEDUseen in the series I can destroy youIt would also be expected to play the role of Professor Severus Rogue. A rumor also evokes for Voldemort, the great villain of Harry PotterCillian Murphy, Oscar’s winning actor for Oppenheimer, Star of Peaky Blinders. But according to him Hollywood ReporterThe actor was not contacted.
Written by producer Francesca Gardiner (Killing Eva, Succession) and designed With JK Rowling’s supportThis Harry Potter series will cover a volume of the famous literary saga per season. Originally announced by 2026, the series was late. Its launch is now estimated in 2027.
Source: BFM TV
