Tag: Max
Paapa Essiedu “Near Deal” to Play Severus Snape in HBO Max Harry Potter Series
jesslind | Mar 7, 2025 | 1
HBO is closing deals with cast members to play the three iconic professors in the upcoming Harry Potter series, and while the last casting news of John Lithgow as Albus Dumbledore, confirmed by the actor himself in a recent exclusive interview with ScreenRant, was welcome (despite the actor being Am...
Read MoreJohn Lithgow Poised to Portray Albus Dumbledore in Upcoming Harry Potter Series
jesslind | Feb 12, 2025 | 2
Six-time Emmy-winning actor John Lithgow is in negotiations to play the beloved character of Albus Dumbledore in the upcoming HBO MAX series adaptation of the Harry Potter novels, according to a Deadline exclusive article. Over the past few months, rumors have abounded about this high profile televi...
Read MoreHarry Potter TV Series Writer Doesn’t Like “Rigorous” Adaptations
jesslind | Oct 9, 2024 | 0
Andy Greenwald, one of the newly announced writers for the upcoming Harry Potter Max series, recently claimed that he did not prefer the idea of a faithful adaptation of J.K. Rowling’s beloved books despite admitting the success it would bring. He further admitted to never having finished the book...
Read MoreMax Harry Potter Series Casting Call Announced
jesslind | Sep 9, 2024 | 1
Max has announced an opening casting call for the upcoming Harry Potter series, set to air in 2026. According to Variety, children who will be ages nine to eleven in April of 2025 are eligible and must be residents of the U.K. The call also states that they are “committed to inclusive, diverse cas...
Read MoreA Knight of the Seven Kingdoms Adds 7 Cast Members
Following House of the Dragon’s season 2 finale and a short preview for A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, we’re getting casting news for the latter. This latest Game of Thrones spinoff takes place 100 years before Game of Thrones and almost 100 years after House of the Dragon. According to Vari...
Read MoreREVIEW: House of the Dragon – Season 2, Episode 6, “Smallfolk”
***SPOILERS*** “Smallfolk” sees the Lannisters summon Prince Aemond to battle, much to his chagrin. Aemond dismisses Alicent from the Council as, back in Dragonstone, Corlys Velaryon accepts the role of Rhaenyra’s Hand. Rhaenyra seeks dragon riders among the other houses. Daemon sees his broth...
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