For decades, devoted Harry Potter fans have had to accept the fact that Hogwarts is fictional. But the magic comes to life ...

Harry Potter Cast (from left to right): John Lithgow (Credit: Jessica Howes), Janet McTeer (Credit: Andrew Crowley), Paapa Essiedu (Credit: Ruth Crafer), Nick Frost (Credit: Lee Malone), Luke ...

The Harry Potter franchise about the “Boy Who Lived” now lives in a different format than fans are used to. Max has confirmed that the TV series is in the works and, similar to the movies ...

Harry Potter's HBO TV show is shaping up nicely, with stars including John Lithgow and Paapa Essiedu officially signed up to play Dumbledore and Snape respectively. However, it is Hagrid's ...

Following widespread speculation, HBO has confirmed six cast members for its upcoming Harry Potter reboot. Actor John Lithgow will take on the role of wizarding headmaster Albus Dumbledore ...

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John Lithgow has responded to the backlash after he was cast as Professor Dumbledore in the new Harry Potter TV series, insisting: "I will do my best." HBO is rebooting author JK Rowling's stories ...

Harry Potter actor Nick Moran has been rushed to hospital with a “life-threatening” condition. The actor’s friend Terry Stone revealed the news on Friday (11 April), asking fans of the franchise to ...

Nick Frost, Paapa Essiedu, Janet McTeer and Paul Whitehouse will appear in the forthcoming Harry Potter TV series, US network HBO has confirmed. Frost has been cast as Hagrid, McTeer will play ...

Nick Frost is reportedly poised to play the half-giant Rebeus Hagrid in HBO’s upcoming Harry Potter series, becoming the latest high-profile actor to join the show. So far only John Lithgow has ...