Bertie Carvel Joins HBO’s Harry Potter TV Series as Cornelius Fudge: Full Cast and Details Revealed

Actor Bertie Carvel, who has received both a Tony and an Olivier Award, is set to be part of HBO’s forthcoming Harry Potter television production. This talented individual, recognized for his performances in The Crown and Dalgliesh, will portray Cornelius Fudge, a character known as the Minister of Magic.

In addition to Dominic McLaughlin playing Harry Potter, Alastair Stout portraying Ron Weasley, and Arabella Stanton taking on Hermione Granger (according to Deadline), this high-profile adaptation also boasts Paapa Essiedu as Severus Snape, John Lithgow as Albus Dumbledore, Janet McTeer as Minerva McGonagall, and Nick Frost as Rubeus Hagrid among its cast members.

As a devoted fan, I eagerly anticipate that my favorite character, Cornelius Fudge, will make multiple appearances in the upcoming films, just as Robert Hardy brought him to life in four Harry Potter movies, beginning with the Chamber of Secrets.

Here’s who’s behind the HBO Harry Potter series

The series is labeled as a loyal interpretation of J.K. Rowling’s cherished novels, with Rowling herself taking part as an executive producer. Francesca Gardiner, renowned for her writing skills, is in charge as the showrunner, having both written and produced the series in an executive capacity. Mark Mylod, famous for his work on Succession, will direct several episodes and also serve as an executive producer.

The series is being developed by HBO, Brontë Film and TV, and Warner Bros. Television. Furthermore, Neil Blair and Ruth Kenley-Letts from Brontë Film and TV, as well as David Heyman from Heyday Films (the producers of the initial movie series), are also serving as executive producers.

Although HBO hasn’t yet revealed the specifics about casting, a spokesperson for the network commented, “We understand that with such a well-known series, there will be lots of rumors and speculation. During our pre-production phase, we will only disclose details once we’ve finalized the contracts.

As your go-to lifestyle guide, let me share some exciting news about an actor I’ve had the pleasure of seeing on various screens: Carvel. He’s making a return to HBO, this time in the highly anticipated Game of Thrones prequel, A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms. His impressive resume includes stepping into the shoes of Tony Blair in Netflix’s hit series The Crown and bringing the detective Dalgliesh to life in the acclaimed series that aired on Acorn TV and Channel 5.

The excitement for the Harry Potter reboot on HBO swells even more with this latest casting announcement. This project is highly anticipated, considering the enduring fame of the initial movies and the ongoing global appeal of the Harry Potter novels.

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2025-06-09 07:22