HBO's 'Harry Potter' Series to Begin Filming in 2025 with Casting Rumors Stirring Debate
The decade-long adaptation promises fresh takes on iconic characters, as casting rumors, including a potential Black Severus Snape, draw mixed reactions.
- Filming for HBO's 'Harry Potter' series is set to start in summer 2025 at Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden, the same location as the original films.
- The series, planned to span a decade, will adapt J.K. Rowling's seven books, with each season focusing on a single book.
- Paapa Essiedu has reportedly been offered the role of Severus Snape, though no formal agreement has been confirmed, sparking both support and backlash online.
- Casting for the lead roles of Harry, Ron, and Hermione is ongoing, with 32,000 children auditioning for the parts following an open call in the UK and Ireland.
- The show aims for a more inclusive and diverse cast, with Francesca Gardiner as showrunner and Mark Mylod directing multiple episodes.
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