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Harry Potter series close to casting much-loved star as Hagrid

The role was famously played by Robbie Coltrane in the Harry Potter films

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David Tennant makes dig at JK Rowling when asked about Harry Potter

David Tennant makes JK Rowling dig when asked about starring in Harry Potter series

The Independent UK

David Tennant makes JK Rowling dig when asked about starring in Harry Potter series

Rowling has previously hit out at the actor on X/Twitter over his support for trans rights

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John Lithgow explains why he doesn’t see playing Dumbledore in Harry Potter series as ‘that hard a job’

John Lithgow has said that even though he’s “behind everybody” when it comes to keeping up with the Harry Potter series, he doesn’t believe playing the Hogwarts headmaster will be “that hard”.

The Independent UK

Harry Potter fans furious as HBO 'casts Severus Snape' days after backlash over US actor as Dumbledore

The new HBO series promises to explore the Harry Potter universe in even greater depth

Evening Standard

John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John’s Grease outfits going up for sale in LA

Props, costumes and other memorabilia from films including Harry Potter, Star Wars and Ghostbusters will go under the hammer in Los Angeles in March.

Evening Standard

John Lithgow to play Dumbledore in the Harry Potter reboot series: 'It wasn't an easy decision...'

John Lithgow is to star as Albus Dumbledore in the 'Harry Potter' reboot series after months of negotiations.

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John Lithgow confirms Dumbledore casting, says role will ‘define the last chapter of my life’

Lithgow will take on the role of Hogwarts headmaster Albus Dumbledore, previously played by Richard Harris, Michael Gambon and Jude Law

The Independent UK

Harry Potter series zones in on actors who’ll play Snape and McGonagall

All the famous names rumoured for HBO’s high-profile TV adaptation

The Independent UK

Stephen Fry eyes up Harry Potter TV role as he backs former co-star for Dumbledore role

Sir Stephen, who has previously worked with Lithgow, has thrown his full support behind the actor taking on the headmaster in the highly-anticipated TV reboot

Evening Standard

New Harry Potter TV series reportedly in final talks with award-winning actor to play Dumbledore

New series set to premiere in 2026 or 2027

The Independent UK

John Lithgow in final talks to play Dumbledore in Harry Potter TV series

John Lithgow is reportedly in final talks to play the part of Professor Albus Dumbledore in the much-anticipated 'Harry Potter' TV series that is in the works at HBO.

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Shrek and Interstellar star John Lithgow to play Dumbledore in HBO's Harry Potter TV show

The series is set to hit HBO in 2027

Total Film

John Lithgow set to play Dumbledore in Harry Potter TV series – reports

Actor reportedly in final negotiations to follow up performance in Oscar-nominated hit Conclave with key role in much-anticipated HBO series

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The Independent UK

Jared Harris reveals why his father turned down another famous wizard role

Richard Harris played the role of Dumbledore in the first two Harry Potter films

Total Film

Harry Potter director thinks Oppenheimer star Cillian Murphy would be a perfect Voldemort in new TV show

"That would be amazing"

The Guardian - AU

Cillian Murphy as Voldemort? Everything we know about HBO’s Harry Potter TV show

Details are beginning to emerge about the ‘decade-long’ adaptation of JK Rowling’s books – with some starry actors reportedly in negotiations

The Independent UK

Ralph Fiennes approves of ‘wonderful’ choice to play Voldemort in Harry Potter show

Fiennes played ‘He Who Shall Not Be Named’ in five Harry Potter movies

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Ralph Fiennes backs Cillian Murphy for Harry Potter TV series role

'Harry Potter' actor Ralph Fiennes has backed Cillian Murphy to play Lord Voldemort in a new HBO series based on the wizarding film franchise.

The Independent UK

HBO sternly addresses JK Rowling complaints as new Harry Potter series nears production

HBO doesn’t care if you’re angry about author’s views on trans people

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How to watch 'Harry Potter: Wizards of Baking' online — stream the 'Harry Potter' cake off TV show from anywhere

Fred and George Weasley lay on the charm in this spellbinding competition. Here's where to watch "Wizards of Baking" online from anywhere.

The Independent UK

Harry Potter TV show’s first choice for Dumbledore ‘revealed’

New show is on the hunt for high-profile stars to play Hogwarts staff

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Mark Rylance 'top of wishlist' for Harry Potter series

Sir Mark Rylance is reportedly top of the studio's wishlist for the upcoming 'Harry Potter' TV adaptation.

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Jude Law reveals the line he wrote that made it in Fantastic Beasts franchise

Jude Law has revealed that he wrote a line that made it in to the final cut of 'Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore'.

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The Most Troubled Epic Fantasy Franchise Is Definitely Dead

After years of speculation and the surprise announcement of a rival HBO series, Harry Potter's Fantastic Beast saga is "probably" over, according to the cast.

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