In what’s been one of the worst kept secrets in the entertainment industry over the past few months, HBO has officially announced the cast for the forthcoming Harry Potter TV series.

As expected, John Lithgow will play Albus Dumbledore; Janet McTeer takes on the role of Minerva McGonagall; Paapa Essiedu will play Severus Snape; and Nick Frost has been cast as Rubeus Hagrid. All will serve as series regulars.
 
Newly announced guest/recurring cast include Luke Thallon as Quirinus Quirrell and five-time BAFTA winner Paul Whitehouse as Argus Filch.

The series will be a faithful adaptation of JK Rowling’s books, and promises to explore every corner of the wizarding world.

It will stream exclusively on Max where it’s available globally, including upcoming markets such as Turkey, the UK, Germany, and Italy, among others.