Actor Jared Harris questions the need for a new HBO Harry Potter series, while casting for key roles progresses.

Jared Harris, son of Richard Harris, who portrayed Albus Dumbledore in the original Harry Potter films, questions the necessity of a new HBO television series adapting all seven books. While he declined to take on the role of Dumbledore, he acknowledged the series could offer deeper storytelling than the films. The casting for key roles is underway, with Francesca Gardiner as showrunner and Mark Mylod directing several episodes.

September 23, 2024
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