Warwick Davis Returns in HBO’s Harry Potter Series

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In a recent announcement, the upcoming HBO Original “Harry Potter” TV series has confirmed that Warwick Davis will once again take on the role of Professor Filius Flitwick, marking his return to Hogwarts as a character he previously played in the movies.

On September 1st, the much-anticipated yearly event known as “Back to Hogwarts” takes place, a time when fans from all over celebrate the return to the famous magical school of witchcraft and wizardry.

New Cast Members

Alongside Davis, HBO confirmed seven new additions to the cast:

  • Students: Elijah Oshin as Dean Thomas, Finn Stephens as Vincent Crabbe, and William Nash as Gregory Goyle
  • Staff: Sirine Saba as Professor Pomona Sprout, Richard Durden as Professor Cuthbert Binns, and Bríd Brennan as Madam Poppy Pomfrey
  • Gringotts: Leigh Gill as Griphook

The Cast

The previously announced cast includes:

In this context, Dominic McLaughlin is likened to Harry Potter, Arabella Stanton takes on the role of Hermione Granger, Alastair Stout embodies Ron Weasley, and Rory Wilmot represents Neville Longbottom.

In addition to the main cast, you’ll find John Lithgow portraying Albus Dumbledore, Paapa Essiedu stepping into Severus Snape’s role, Janet McTeer playing Professor McGonagall, Nick Frost as Rubeus Hagrid, Luke Thallon recurring as Professor Quirrell, and Paul Whitehouse reappearing as Argus Filch.

Among the cast is Amos Kitson playing Dudley Dursley, Louise Brealey taking on Madam Hooch’s role, Anton Lesser portraying Ollivander, Katherine Parkinson starring as Molly Weasley, Lox Pratt as Draco Malfoy, Johnny Flynn in the role of Lucius Malfoy, Bel Powley as Petunia Dursley, Daniel Rigby as Vernon Dursley, Leo Earley playing Seamus Finnigan, Alessia Leoni portraying Parvati Patil, Sienna Moosah casted as Lavender Brown, and Bertie Carvel taking on Cornelius Fudge’s character.

Release Info

The Harry Potter series will premiere on HBO and HBO Max in the year 2027, expanding to territories like Germany, Italy, and the United Kingdom during its initial release.

Behind the Scenes

The television show is penned and overseen by Francesca Gardiner as its chief producer. Mark Mylod serves as an executive producer and director for several episodes. HBO collaborates with Brontë Film and TV and Warner Bros. Television on production. Other executive producers include J.K. Rowling, Neil Blair, Ruth Kenley-Letts from Brontë Film and TV, and David Heyman of Heyday Films.

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Francesca Gardiner writes and oversees the series as its chief producer, while Mark Mylod takes on executive producer duties and directs various episodes. HBO works with Brontë Film and TV and Warner Bros. Television to produce the show. J.K. Rowling, Neil Blair, Ruth Kenley-Letts from Brontë Film and TV, and David Heyman of Heyday Films are also executive producers on the project.

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2025-09-02 02:01