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Ralph Fiennes says he won’t reprise Voldemort in HBO’s Harry Potter series, calling the ship sailed, but would be happy to pass the wand to another actor; he notes Tilda Swinton has been floated as a contender and would be “amazing,” as casting chatter swirls ahead of the show’s Christmas premiere.
Ralph Fiennes, who first played Voldemort in the films, suggested Tilda Swinton as a potential Voldemort for HBO's Harry Potter series; he once would have loved to reprise the role, but says that ship has sailed. The piece argues Swinton is unlikely to join the project amid Rowling’s controversy and Swinton’s own stance, and notes other casting moves (Paapa Essiedu as Snape, John Lithgow as Dumbledore) as the series proceeds toward a Christmas 2026 premiere. The author views the Potter reboot as a fraught endeavor for any returning actor.
HBO's upcoming Harry Potter series released a first-look photo showing Harry approaching the Quidditch pitch at Hogwarts in Gryffindor robes, with Dominic McLaughlin starrring as Harry and a cast including Ron and Hermione; production is underway at Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden in the UK, with Francesca Gardiner as showrunner and exec producers Rowling, Blair, Kenley-Letts, and Heyman, as the series traces Harry's early years at Hogwarts.
The filming of 'IT: Welcome to Derry' was significantly complicated and delayed due to the 2023 Hollywood strikes, which halted production for eight months and caused logistical issues, including changes in seasons and actor schedules. Despite these challenges, the show premiered on HBO with strong viewership, and subsequent episodes are airing weekly.
'I Love LA' is a self-aware HBO comedy that satirizes the influence of internet culture and social media on Los Angeles, focusing on a talent manager and her influencer client, with a sharp, comedic take on modern fame and city life for those 'chronically online.'
The creators of HBO's 'IT: Welcome to Derry' clarify misconceptions about Pennywise, emphasizing the show's focus on building suspense with less frequent appearances of the clown and exploring a new storyline set in 1962, during a previous cycle of Pennywise's terror, with a strong connection to the original films and Stephen King's universe.
Rachel Sennott, a rising actress and creator, moved to Los Angeles during the pandemic and faced initial struggles but found her footing by creating the HBO comedy series 'I Love L.A.', which reflects her experiences and internet-savvy generation. The show, which she stars in, also marks her growth as a writer and producer, blending her East Coast roots with her new West Coast life, and explores themes of friendship, social media, and young adulthood.
Warwick Davis returns as Professor Filius Flitwick in the upcoming HBO Harry Potter TV series set to debut in 2027, along with new cast members for Hogwarts and Gringotts, as part of the Back to Hogwarts celebration.
HBO's upcoming 'Harry Potter' TV series is casting its Hogwarts staff and students, with Warwick Davis reprising his role as Professor Flitwick. The series is currently in production at Warner Bros.' Leavesden Studios, featuring a mix of returning and new cast members, and is set to premiere in 2027.
HBO is developing a 'Harry Potter' series set to premiere in 2027, with Warwick Davis reprising his role as Professor Flitwick and new cast members portraying both students and staff from Hogwarts, including familiar characters like Draco Malfoy and new roles such as Professor Sprout and ghost Professor Binns.
HBO's upcoming Harry Potter series has cast most of the Weasley children, including Tristan and Gabriel Harland as Fred and George, Ruari Spooner as Percy, and Gracie Cochrane as Ginny, with Alastair Stout as Ron. The series, set to launch in 2027, features a notable adult cast and is produced by J.K. Rowling and others.
HBO's upcoming 'Harry Potter' series has revealed the casting of Ron Weasley's siblings, including twins Tristan and Gabriel Harland as Fred and George, Ruari Spooner as Percy, and Gracie Cochrane as Ginny, with filming underway at Leavesden Studios. The series will adapt all seven books over multiple seasons, debuting in 2027, with a star-studded cast including Dominic McLaughlin as Harry and John Lithgow as Dumbledore.
The Season 3 finale of HBO's 'The Gilded Age' features dramatic conflicts as Bertha and George Russell face personal and financial crises, highlighting the show's blend of historical setting and modern storytelling.
HBO's upcoming Harry Potter series has cast Aaron Zhao as Terry Boot, a recurring character who is a Ravenclaw student and member of Dumbledore's Army, with filming ongoing until 2026 and a planned release in 2027.
Tonia Haddix, known as the 'Dolly Parton of chimps,' was sentenced to 46 months in federal prison for lying about the death of her pet chimp Tonka and obstructing justice, after a legal battle over her treatment of animals and her deception about Tonka's fate.