Chris Columbus, the director who launched the Harry Potter franchise on screen, has voiced doubts about HBO’s upcoming television reboot. Speaking on The Rest Is Entertainment podcast, Columbus said that after seeing set photos of Nick Frost as Hagrid, he was struck by a familiar detail.
The announcement follows an exhaustive casting process that saw thousands of young hopefuls auditioning for the beloved roles first brought to life by Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, and Rupert Grint more than two decades ago.
John Lithgow, a highly respected actor, has been a prominent figure in film and television for decades. He’s known for his roles in movies like “The World According to Garp”, “Terms of Endearment”, and “Footloose”, as well as TV series such as “3rd Rock from the Sun”, “Dexter”, and “The Crown”. More recently, he appeared in FX’s “The Old Man” and Focus Features’ “Conclave”.
In a candid revelation, renowned actor Gary Oldman opened up about his perceived shortcomings in his portrayal of Sirius Black in the iconic "Harry Potter" film series. Oldman, speaking on Thursday's episode of the "Happy Sad Confused" podcast, expressed his belief that his work in the beloved wizarding world was "mediocre."
Whether you are in the wizarding world or amongst muggles, you have heard of Harry Potter and his friends Hermoine and Ron fighting against the dark arts and taking Voldemort on head first. J K Rowling’s creation of the magical world has dominated the screen and ever since, the franchise has become timeless.
Why don’t we imagine a cast that could illuminate the characters and make us happy?
