4 h. ago REVEALED: How the only Harry Potter actor who stood by JK Rowling in trans battle has been rewarded with role in major TV adaptation, writes GRANT TUCKER

When the young cast of the new Harry Potter TV series begin filming this summer, there will be one familiar face they can turn to for advice.

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12 h. ago Harry Potter TV series launches search for men with VERY unusual feature to play wizards

When casting prospective Harry Potter wizards many things might be taken into consideration - including a likeness to the source material or acting prowess.

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15 h. ago John Lithgow says he was surprised at backlash to being cast in Harry Potter TV series

Many have called for a boycott of future Harry Potter projects, due to JK Rowling’s gender critical views

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3 d. ago Outrageous Homes is returning to Channel 4 and they're looking for Welsh people

The popular property show is back - and they want to see the weird and the wonderful homes of Wales in all their glory, and the people who live in them

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3 d. ago May the force be with you! How to save every tired TV superfranchise, from Star Wars to Game of Thrones

Does anyone know what Marvel multiverse we’re in? And will anything ever happen in Westeros again? The world’s biggest fantasy franchises are in trouble but we have ways to make them must-see TV once moreIt’s amazing to think that, not so very long ago, people were actually excited at the prospect of a new Star Wars show. Or when it emerged that a fresh Lord of the Rings saga was, through some kind of Gandalfian wizardry, being squeezed on to the small screen, the reaction was one of giddy awe. Even the faintest whisper of another trip to Hogwarts would have set the whole internet ablaze. And now? Well, here’s a test: there’s a new Harry Potter series coming out soon. How does that make you feel? Exactly.There’s no doubt about it – a worrying number of what used to be the world’s most untouchable franchises are in trouble. But how did they arrive at this point of terminal audience ennui? And is there any route for them back into our hearts? Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Who will play Voldemort in the new Harry Potter TV Series? Here are 11 actors tipped to play the Dark Lord

There have been a series of cast announcements for the new show - but one of the biggest, and baddest, parts is still to be filled.

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8 d. ago Nicola Coughlan says she wouldn’t touch Harry Potter series ‘with a 10ft pole’

‘Keep your new Harry Potter lads,’ said the actor

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1 week ago Who are the brains behind Succession brought in for HBO’s Harry Potter?

Francesca Gardiner and Mark Mylod to be executive producers alongside JK Rowling, who praised their ‘genuine passion’ for the booksFeuding children with more power than sense, an unpredictable old man who knows much more than he lets on, and an institution staffed by people with ulterior motives. Is it any surprise, then, that when it came to its highly anticipated TV adaptation of Harry Potter, HBO bosses opted for two of the brains behind Succession?The company’s first official casting announcement for its “decade-long” Potter series put the wizarding world back in the spotlight this week. And imbued with the power to make or break the fandom’s dreams are the Succession alumni Francesca Gardiner, who serves as showrunner, and Mark Mylod, who will direct multiple episodes. Continue reading...

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1 week ago John Lithgow ‘very intimidated’ to play Dumbledore in Harry Potter TV series

The 79-year-old said he would ‘do my best’ in the role.

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1 week ago John Lithgow breaks silence on backlash around new Harry Potter series

Actor John Lithgow previously revealed it was a 'hard decision' agreeing to feature on a new Harry Potter spin off but has now addressed the backlash surrounding it

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1 week ago Harry Potter TV Series Cast Latest: Here are 12 actors confirmed or rumoured for the television reboot

Casting for a hugely-anticipated television show based on JK Rowling’s boy wizard books is now at an advanced stage.

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1 week ago Our Welsh Chapel Dream's Marj Hogarth says it's 'hard to watch' husband Keith Brymer Jones 'really struggle'

Keith Brymer Jones hit a low moment during the Channel 4 show Our Welsh Chapel Dream

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1 week ago Where are the original Harry Potter cast members now? New HBO series reveals adult characters

There are still more roles to cast, including the all-important trio of Harry Potter himself and his two best friends, Ron Weasley and Hermione Granger

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1 week ago Harry Potter TV cast: Meet the stars playing Dumbledore, Hagrid, and McGonagall in new JK Rowling series

The new Harry Potter cast has been unveiled, featuring John Lithgow as Dumbledore, Janet McTeer as McGonagall, and Nick Frost as Hagrid

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1 week ago Harry Potter TV cast: Meet the stars playing Dumbledore, Hagrid, and McGonnagal in new JK Rowling series

The new Harry Potter cast has been unveiled, featuring John Lithgow as Dumbledore, Janet McTeer as McGonagall, and Nick Frost as Hagrid

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2 w. ago Harry Potter fans say actor choice for one of the top roles in new HBO TV series is 'spot on' as they weigh in show's cast reveal

HBO 's upcoming Harry Potter TV series has finally revealed the first members of its spellbinding new cast - and fans are absolutely buzzing.

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2 w. ago Harry Potter fans says actor choice for one of the top roles in new HBO TV series is 'spot on' as they weigh in show's cast reveal

HBO 's upcoming Harry Potter TV series has finally revealed the first members of its spellbinding new cast - and fans are absolutely buzzing.

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2 w. ago The new Hogwarts staff – who are the actors joining the Harry Potter TV series?

The new HBO original series will feature British actors Nick Frost and Paapa Essiedu alongside US star John Lithgow.

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2 w. ago Harry Potter TV series confirms cast as one former star will make Hogwarts comeback with new role

Harry Potter fans have been waiting 14 years for more magical content and it seems the wait has been worth it as the new HBO original series has just confirmed more huge stars for the casting - and one of them has already previously starred in the movies.

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2 w. ago Black actor Paapa Essiedu cast as Snape in HBO's new Harry Potter series

Paapa Essiedu will play Severus Snape in HBO 's new Harry Potter series.

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