Pipa has confirmed the casting of several key roles in its upcoming Harry Potter TV series, set to begin filming this summer. Nick Frost will portray Hagrid, Janet McTeer will play Minerva McGonagall, and Paapa Essiedu will take on the role of Severus Snape. John Lithgow has been announced as Albus Dumbledore, while Paul Whitehouse will play Argus Filch. The series is designed to offer a more in-depth adaptation of J.K. Rowling’s novels compared to the previous film franchise. An open casting call for the central roles of Harry, Ron, and Hermione has attracted over 30,000 submissions, with further casting announcements expected soon. The show aims to provide a faithful retelling of the beloved stories, with Rowling serving as an executive producer.
