Speculation around the casting of HBO's upcoming Harry Potter series continues to grow, with rumours suggesting that actor Cillian Murphy is being considered for the role of Voldemort. Reports from Variety have also mentioned Mark Rylance being approached for Dumbledore, while Paapa Essiedu is said to have been offered the role of Severus Snape.
Neither HBO nor Warner Bros has not officially confirmed any casting decisions. However, the series is expected to feature unknown actors as its young protagonists, Harry Potter, Ronald Weasley, and Hermione Granger. In September, an open casting call was announced for UK and Ireland residents aged between nine and 11 to audition for the lead roles.
Director Mark Mylod revealed that 32,000 submissions have been received for the child roles. The casting team is currently reviewing 500 to 1,000 audition tapes daily and plans to begin workshopping with shortlisted candidates in January 2025. Read More
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