HBO is officially confirming the first cast members for the “ Harry Potter ” TV series.

On April 14, 2025, HBO confirmed in a press release that they had officially cast John Lithgow as Albus Dumbledore, Paapa Essiedu as Severus Snape, Janet McTeer as Minerva McGonagall, and Nick ...

John Lithgow previously stated that he had been cast as Dumbledore, which HBO confirmed Monday, along with Janet McTeer as Minerva McGonagall, Paapa Essiedu as Severus Snape and Nick Frost as ...

HBO announced the first wave of casting news for its upcoming “Harry Potter” series Monday, with John Lithgow, Janet McTeer, Paapa Essiedu and Nick Frost starring as Albus Dumbledore, Minerva ...

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Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle. Janet McTeer is cast as Minerva McGonagall. Paapa Essiedu, an Emmy, Olivier and BAFTA nominee, will play Severus Snape. BIFA nominee Nick ...

While we still have to wait to find out who will play the likes of Harry, Ron, Hermione, and Lord Voldemort, we now know who will be taking on the roles of Albus Dumbledore, Minerva McGonagall ...

Ozark star Janet McTeer tackles Minerva McGonagall, the role Maggie Smith made famous; I May Destroy You actor Paapa Essiedu takes on Severus Snape, Alan Rickman's beloved anti-hero from the films ...

That role has now been confirmed by HBO, along with who will be portraying Severus Snape, Minerva McGonagall and Rubeus Hagrid. Tony, Golden Globe, and Olivier award winner Janet McTeer will ...