HBO's Harry Potter Series Casting Underway

The highly anticipated Harry Potter television series from HBO has been delayed from 2026 to 2027 as the casting team meticulously selects actors for iconic roles, including Hogwarts faculty. Notable names in consideration for key characters include Mark Rylance as Dumbledore, Paapa Essiedu as Severus Snape, and Brett Goldstein as Rubeus Hagrid, although HBO has not confirmed any casting decisions. An open casting call for the young actors to portray Harry, Ron, and Hermione has attracted over 32,000 audition tapes, with production set to commence in summer 2025. The series aims to be a faithful adaptation of J.K. Rowling's books, with each season focusing on a single novel. However, casting choices have sparked controversy among fans, particularly regarding the potential casting of Essiedu as Snape. HBO has remained tight-lipped about details, emphasizing the speculative nature of the ongoing casting process.