Nearly 25 years after Harry, Ron and Ermioni’s first appearance on the big screen, a new cast is ready to wear their cloaks.

Since HBO’s Harry Potter series was officially announced in 2023, fans are wondering who will play Hogwarts’ students and teachers. Now, we finally have some answers.

Harry Potter’s new cast begins to form

Although the main trio (Harry, Ron and Ermioni) has not yet been announced, HBO has confirmed several important roles on April 14. Confirming previous rumors, John Lithgow will play Albus Dumbledore, the head of the Hogwarts School of Magic and Magic.

“It wasn’t an easy decision, because it will determine me for the last chapter of my life, I’m afraid. But I’m very excited, “he recently told screenrant. “Some wonderful people turn their attention back to Harry Potter. That’s why it was such a difficult decision. I will be about 87 years old at the closing party, but I said “yes”. “

Last month, Deadline reported that Janet Maktir was in negotiations to play Professor McGonagal, while Pope Eshendu was in final discussions about the role of Professor Snaip. HBO has confirmed that both will embody these flagship teachers.

HBO also revealed that Nick Frost, known for the films “Shaun of the Dead” and “Hot Fuzz”, will embody Rubus Hagrid, Hogwarts’ semi -foreman. In recurring guest roles, Luke Tallon will play Professor Quirel and Paul Whithauz Argos Filtz, the school’s caretaker.

Of course, several favorite characters will not appear from the beginning.

“There are interesting people who want to embody the adult characters who will appear in the coming seasons, such as Sirius Black,” Sarah Obray, head of HBO, told The Hollywood Reporter.

Although many nostalgic for the original performances, Obrai made it clear that the series is not planning to “repeat” the actors of the films.

“It’s always a bit stressful, because people have identified these roles with specific actors, but because the series will have eight hours of television per season, they will sink into different performances,” he explained.

When does the Harry Potter series premiere?

According to Deadline, the series will begin shooting in the summer of 2025.

HBO director Casey Blois revealed at a teleconference that the series is expected to premiere at the end of 2026 or early 2027 and will be screened for “ten consecutive years”.