HBO finally drops names for new McGonnagal, Hagrid, Dumbledore, Snape etc

The full cast list of all the beloved Harry Potter characters has finally dropped and fans can finally learn who is expected to play the believed, Headmaster Dumbledore, Hagrid, and Professor McGonnagal.

The full statement by Warner Bros says, “We’re delighted to have such extraordinary talent onboard, and we can’t wait to see them bring these beloved characters to new life.”

“Each season will be authentic to the original books and bring Harry Potter and these incredible adventures to new audiences around the world, while the original, classic and beloved films will remain at the core of the franchise and available to watch globally.”

Albus Dumbledore:

John Lithgow as will be the new headmaster of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.

Speaking to Screenrant he shared what led him to saying ‘yes’ to what might be his last big acting job, “I just got the phone call up at the Sundance Film Festival for yet another film, and it was not an easy decision because it's going to define me for the last chapter of my life, I'm afraid.

“But I’m very excited. Some wonderful people are turning their attention back to Harry Potter. That’s why it’s been such a hard decision. I’ll be about 87 years old at the wrap party, but I’ve said yes.”

Professor Minerva McGonagall:

The casting choice for this beloved character has been a major talking point ever since the death of the beloved late Dame Maggie Smith and this time around, Janet McTeer has taken up the torch.

Rubeus Hagrid:

Hogwarts’ beloved half-giant Hargid will be played by British actor Nick Frost this time around.

His excitement over the entire thing was also visible over on Instagram when she shared an excited post saying “Thank you for trusting me with such a loyal, gentle and courageous half-giant like Rubeus Hagrid. Robbie, I promise I won’t let you down.”

Severus Snape:

Black Mirror star Paapa Essiedu will be helming the role for this professor of Potions.

Argus Filch:

Paul Whitehouse will take up the character of Hogwarts grumpy caretaker this time around for this series.

Quirinus Quirrell:

The man famous for playing Harry Potter’s first Defence Against the Dark Art teacher, will be played by Luke Thallon.