Harry Potter fans worry about book accuracy after | TV Shows

HBO has officially named several actors taking on iconic roles in its upcoming Harry Potter television adaptation, and fans are already voicing a range of reactions online.

The series, which was confirmed earlier this year, will feature John Lithgow as Albus Dumbledore, Janet McTeer as Minerva McGonagall, Paapa Essiedu as Severus Snape, and Nick Frost as Rubeus Hagrid.

Luke Thallon is set to portray Professor Quirrell, while Paul Whitehouse will take on the role of Argus Filch.

John Lithgow, 79, spoke about his casting in an interview with ScreenRant. “Well, it came as a total surprise to me. I just got the phone call up at the Sundance Film Festival for yet another film, and it was not an easy decision because it’s going to define me for the last chapter of my life, I’m afraid,” he said.

“But I’m very excited. Some wonderful people are turning their attention back to Harry Potter. That’s why it’s been such a hard decision. I’ll be about 87 years old at the wrap party, but I’ve said yes,” he added.

“The reputation of the marauders is about to go into the toilet,” a third person commented.

“Remember when they said it was going to be a ‘book accurate’ adaptation? Pepperidge Farm remembers,” one user quipped, referencing a previous promise about the show’s faithfulness to the original novels.

HBO Max has not yet announced who will play the central trio made up of Harry Potter, Hermione Granger, and Ron Weasley, but that update is expected soon. Filming is currently set to begin this summer.