Key Takeaways
- Speculation surrounds HBO’s Harry Potter series, including potential new storylines and cast members.
- Fans dream of Andrew Garfield playing Lupin, a significant character in the franchise.
- HBO is reportedly in talks with Mark Rylance to play Dumbledore, showcasing the high-profile casting choices.
There is a lot of conversation about HBO’s upcoming Harry Potter television series and what it could look like. There’s speculation over potential new storylines or characters and plots that aren’t in the movies that HBO could use. However, one of the most significant talking points in the rumor mill is about who the cast will be. Muggles worldwide have been eagerly predicting who could take on different roles, and dream casting specific parts that will be important to the Harry Potter series, with one involving Andrew Garfield.
People have often speculated about Garfield taking on the role of Remus Lupin, who plays a significant role in the Harry Potter franchise. He’s an essential character in Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, but he has also had cameo roles in many of the subsequent movies and played an even more significant role in JK Rowling’s novels, which HBO could explore. Casting for the lead trio began in September, with the parts of Harry Potter, Ron Weasley, and Hermione Granger being something that HBO are now looking for, but there will also need to be a focus on many of the supporting characters, with filming expected to commence in 2025.
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Garfield was asked about potentially playing a young Lupin in the HBO Harry Potter series by the BBC, and he said, “This is like a question that I don’t know how to answer. I will consider any role offered, how’s that?” The Englishman certainly kept the idea of him taking on the role open with his answer, which will undoubtedly get more people speculating about the possibility of him taking on the role. The character of Lupin plays various roles in the Harry Potter story as a Hogwarts teacher, a member of the Order of the Phoenix, and someone who turns into a werewolf, giving whoever takes on the character plenty of scope to work with.
HBO has reportedly already found an actor to play Albus Dumbledore in Mark Rylance. There is no deal officially agreed between them at this stage, but according to Variety, HBO wants Rylance to take on the role, with Warner Bros. reaching out to his people to gauge his interest in possibly playing the Hogwarts headteacher, which is another significant part in the series.
The former Spider-Man actor is no stranger to being involved in huge franchises due to his time playing the popular web-slinger. However, a role in HBO’s Harry Potter series could be another big part for Garfield to take on. Due to the popularity of the franchise, the show is likely set to get plenty of attention from a worldwide audience. David Thewlis took on the role of Lupin within the movie franchise, while James Utechin played the part in flashback scenes.
Garfield has proven his acting chops throughout his career, which would make him a strong contender to take on the role of Lupin as he’s rather complex and there are lots of directions that he can be taken. The character is popular within the franchise with diehard Harry Potter fans, and casting him will be an important decision for HBO considering how much influence the character could end up having if HBO wants to dive into his backstory.
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