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HBO’s ‘Harry Potter’ Series Casts New Characters

Updated 2026-10-30 15:05 UTC 1 source Neutral

HBO's upcoming 'Harry Potter' series is casting new roles, including the voice of the Sorting Hat and several Hogwarts ghosts and portraits. David Threlfall will voice the Sorting Hat, while other actors are being cast for various positions.

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Variety

‘Harry Potter’ HBO Series Casts Sorting Hat, Nearly Headless Nick, and More Hogwarts Ghosts and Portraits

HBO’s upcoming “Harry Potter” series is casting Revelio on some more Season 1 roles. David Threlfall (“Shameless,” “Nightsleeper”) has been cast as the voice of the Sorting Hat, while Leo Bill (“The Living and the Dead,” “Alice in Wonderlan

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Variety

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