Nick Frost, Paapa Essiedu, Janet McTeer and Paul Whitehouse will appear in the forthcoming Harry Potter TV series, US network HBO has confirmed.
HBO has confirmed the casting of Nick Frost as Hagrid, Janet McTeer as Minerva McGonagall, and Paapa Essiedu as Severus Snape, following reports of discussions in recent weeks. Additionally, Paul Whitehouse, known for the Fast Show and Harry & Paul, will take on the role of Argus Filch. The network also reiterated John Lithgow’s earlier announcement that he will portray Hogwarts headmaster Albus Dumbledore.