HBO has marked this year’s Back to Hogwarts celebrations with fresh casting news for its upcoming Harry Potter television series.
Among the announcements is the return of Warwick Davis, who will reprise his role as Professor Filius Flitwick – the part he originated in the film series.
The annual Back to Hogwarts event, held globally on 1 September, brings fans together to celebrate the franchise and the fictional return to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.
New cast members join the series
Several supporting roles have also been confirmed. Elijah Oshin will play Dean Thomas, Finn Stephens takes on Vincent Crabbe, and William Nash joins as Gregory Goyle.
The staff of Hogwarts will include Sirine Saba as Professor Pomona Sprout, Richard Durden as Professor Cuthbert Binns, and Bríd Brennan as Madam Poppy Pomfrey. Leigh Gill has been cast as Griphook at Gringotts.
Behind the series
The HBO Original series, due to debut in 2027 on HBO Max, is being written and executive produced by Francesca Gardiner.
Mark Mylod will serve as executive producer and direct multiple episodes.
The project is being produced in association with Brontë Film and TV and Warner Bros. Television. Executive producers include J.K. Rowling, Neil Blair, and Ruth Kenley-Letts of Brontë Film and TV, along with David Heyman of Heyday Films.
A long wait for fans
While the show is still two years from release, HBO is using its annual Back to Hogwarts moment to keep anticipation high.
For many, the return of Davis is a nod to the continuity between the original films and the new series – a way of linking past and present as the story is reimagined for television.
Main image: Warwick Davis