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Ever since HBO announced their plans for a more book-accurate TV reboot of J.K. Rowling’s belovedHarry Potternovels, in the form of a “decade-long series”, fans have simply lost their minds. There has been a surge in rumors and discussions surrounding the cast of the highly anticipated project.
That’s when a controversial choice of cast emerged online, afterDeadlinespeculated that theTed Lassostar Brett Goldstein might be in talks to play the role of Rubeus Hagrid originated by Robbie Coltrane. But while Goldstein’s talent is undeniable, many fans are finding it hard to envision him as the lovable giant, especially whenGame of Thronesstar Mark Addy seems more fit.
Ted LassoStar Brett Goldstein is Rumored to Play Hagrid inHarry PotterReboot
Gather around the great hall, Potterheads! HBO’sHarry Potterreboot is finally happening. Slated to begin filming by the summer of 2025 at Warner Bros Studios Leavesden where the movies were shot, the TV show is expected to debut on the streamer in late 2026-27. With that being said, fans’ excitement has reached a fever pitch with the series sparkingspeculations surrounding its cast.
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Acting as Hedwig carrying messages,Deadlinecame up with the rumor stating that producers are exploringThe PenguinstarColin FarrellandTed Lassostar Brett Goldstein in iconicHarry Potterroles for the magical world of Hogwarts. Although several prominent British actors have emerged as potential candidates for iconic roles, it’s particularly Farrell and Goldstein’s casting that caught fans’ attention.
Considering how Colin Farrell is being reportedly tried for the role of Albus Dumbledore, previously helmed by Richard Harris and Michael Gambon in the film series, the actor’s casting has sparked tantalizing headlines. Similarly, even Brett Goldstein’s rumored casting as Rubeus Hagrid, originally donned by the lateRobbie Coltrane, has earned significant attention from fans.
Fans are Rallying Behind Mark Addy to Take Over Robbie Coltrane’s Mantle
While HBO’s ambitious decade-spanning adaptation of J.K. Rowling’s beloved series is constantly making headlines, it’sBrett Goldstein’s casting as Hogwarts’ gamekeeper Rubeus Hagrid that particularly turned into a heated debate on social media. It seems that people are having trouble picturing theTed Lassostar as the beloved giant who broke down doors to tell Harry that he’s a wizard.
While most fans are failing to envision any other actor but Robbie Coltrane as Rubeus Hagrid, others are simply finding it hard to buy Brett Goldstein as the Hogwarts gamekeeper. Meanwhile, amid the debate, one fan emerged with a rather fascinating choice of casting theGame of Thronesstar Mark Addy in the iconic role. Considering his brilliance as Robert Baratheon in the HBO show, netizens claimed that he would be perfect for the opportunity.
Mark Addy or Nick Frost would be much better picks in my humble opinionpic.twitter.com/drom4CGnMJ
Yay another skinny man in a fat suit
no fucking way i will lose all respect for him but also wtf is this castinghttps://t.co/BqanQ7LYl4
There’s a whole lot of actors im about to be deeply disappointed with for taking roles in this.https://t.co/k7SV2bdOKn
I can’t picture this in my head no matter how hard I try
But amid fans’ debate surrounding casting and producers’ being busy reimagining beloved characters for a new generation, reports suggested that each book in the series is expected to receive at least one full season under the production’s ten-year plan. This would allow a deeper exploration of J.K. Rowling’s wizarding world, thus evoking nostalgia among old fans and excitement among the new ones.
Harry Potterfilms are currently available to watch on Max.
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Krittika Mukherjee is a Senior Entertainment Writer at FandomWire, majorly focusing on films, TV shows, and celebrity news with over 3,000 articles published. With an educational background in Journalism, and a keen interest in filmmaking, Krittika blends factual precision with creative flair, when crafting her editorials, or dissecting fan theories.Her coverage often includes news and analyses of critically acclaimed films, celebrity news, and franchises like the Wizarding World, LOTR, DC, and MCU—particularly Harry Potter, Fantastic Beasts, Superheroes, and fan theories. As a Wizarding World aficionado, Krittika has spent countless hours exploring hidden backstories, unadapted book moments, spells, and trivias surrounding J.K. Rowling’s lore.An imaginative writer with a way with words, Krittika has worked as an entertainment journalist for the past two years and a web content writer for a year. She brought her experience and expertise to FandomWire to pursue her desire for sipping coffee while dissecting films and tracking celebrity drama.
