Harry Potter Reboot Cast Revealed: Lithgow as Dumbledore, Frost as Hagrid, and More

Harry Potter Reboot Cast Revealed: Lithgow as Dumbledore, Frost as Hagrid, and More

In this episode of Geek Freaks Headlines, we're breaking down the freshly confirmed cast for the Max Harry Potter TV series. The series promises a decade-long deep dive into the wizarding world, with a focus on staying true to the books. We go through the full list of cast announcements, including veteran actors and exciting new faces. Plus, we preview what’s next as casting continues for Harry, Ron, and Hermione. Don’t miss our thoughts on this bold new take on a beloved franchise!

00:00 – Introduction and casting announcement
00:05 – John Lithgow as Dumbledore
00:06 – Janet McTeer as McGonagall
00:07 – Paapa Essiedu as Snape
00:08 – Nick Frost as Hagrid
00:10 – New additions: Luke Thallon as Quirrell and Paul Whitehouse as Filch
00:18 – Quick series recap: 10-year plan, faithful to the books, Francesca Gardiner as showrunner
00:23 – Casting search ongoing for Harry, Ron, and Hermione (looking for kids aged 9–11)
00:31 – Closing thoughts and listener invite to discuss the casting

  • Max’s Harry Potter series confirms major casting decisions.

  • John Lithgow steps in as Dumbledore, bringing heavyweight acting talent.

  • Janet McTeer is cast as McGonagall, promising a strong presence at Hogwarts.

  • Paapa Essiedu takes on Snape, adding depth to the fan-favorite character.

  • Nick Frost brings his charm to Hagrid.

  • Newcomers Luke Thallon and Paul Whitehouse join as Quirrell and Filch.

  • The series will span 10 years, closely following the original novels.

  • Casting continues for the lead trio, targeting young actors between 9 and 11.

  • Geek Freaks will continue coverage as the series develops.

"Luke Thallon is going to be playing Quirrell, this weird dude that everybody hates."

"This is going to be a ten-year project trying to stay closer to the books."

"Let me know what you guys think about this cast so far and have a great week!"

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