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Meryl Streep will be the first woman to voice Aslan — Greta Gerwig wanted someone over 70 with a child's sense of wonder
Liam Neeson voiced the lion in the last three Narnia films. For Netflix’s The Magician’s Nephew, Gerwig told Empire she wanted gravitas without self-seriousness.
September 18, 2026 3:16 pm
HBO has found its Arthur Weasley: Rafe Spall takes the role Mark Williams played in eight films
HBO’s Harry Potter series has found its Arthur Weasley, Moaning Myrtle and Colin Creevey for Season 2 — but the fresh faces behind them may surprise you.
September 16, 2026 2:04 pm
Can’t wait for HBO’s ‘Harry Potter’? Try 8 near-perfect fantasy series instead
HBO has pencilled in December 2026 for 'Harry Potter' and named its three leads — find out who landed the roles.
September 13, 2026 2:15 pm
HBO's Harry Potter has cast a 19-year-old Emmy winner as Tom Riddle and recast Ginny before season one airs
Before Season 1 even lands, HBO’s Harry Potter has already locked in who’s playing Season 2’s Tom Riddle and Dobby — and yes, there’s a new Ginny Weasley.
September 6, 2026 9:45 pm
Not great: 'Harry Potter' fans say HBO's reboot is missing a key part
Following the second 'Harry Potter' trailer, one part of the show isn’t going down as favourably as the original movie.
September 3, 2026 9:38 pm
Ready to argue? Eight confirmed ways HBO’s Harry Potter TV series diverges from the movie
A fresh trailer for the upcoming 'Harry Potter' remake has landed, and it’s already teasing hefty departures from the films in the HBO show.
September 2, 2026 8:03 pm
So, about HBO’s ‘Harry Potter’ reboot — Kit Harrington actually talks casting
He’ll take on a part he’s already comfortable with — but which one?
August 24, 2026 11:32 pm
Gilderoy Lockhart role goes to Nicholas Hoult in HBO’s Harry Potter series season 2
Season 2 of HBO’s Harry Potter series has found its fame-obsessed Gilderoy Lockhart — and it’s a very familiar face.
August 12, 2026 3:56 pm
Backlash prompts HBO to tweak 'Harry Potter' footage months before debut
HBO’s new 'Harry Potter' push is revamping the visuals before Christmas — and the scale of the shake-up might surprise you.
August 6, 2026 10:23 pm
6 Harry Potter characters the movies cut that the TV series can finally bring back
The films sped past a stack of fan favorites—think Peeves and Winky—leaving them on the cutting-room floor. HBO’s Harry Potter reboot finally has the room to conjure the missing characters fans have been waiting to meet.
June 25, 2026 10:59 pm
The priciest Harry Potter prop isn’t the one you think
With the Harry Potter TV reboot on the horizon, a new study ranks the franchise’s priciest screen-used props — and the top spot isn’t what you’d guess. One iconic artifact has already cleared six figures at auction.
June 24, 2026 8:12 pm
Daniel Radcliffe Shares Lithgow's Take on HBO Potter Reboot
Daniel Radcliffe says he got an update on HBO’s Harry Potter series straight from John Lithgow, who’s stepping in as Dumbledore, after swinging by for a visit.
June 8, 2026 9:00 pm
Two Polarizing Harry Potter Movies Are Vanishing From HBO Max—Watch Them While You Still Can
Potterheads, heads up: HBO Max is yanking Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald and Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore next month, pulling the prequels that chart Dumbledore and Grindelwald’s messy early-1900s saga. Stream them while you still can.
May 26, 2026 12:14 am
Harry Potter TV Series Is Microchipping Its Props—Here’s Why
The magic is vanishing: a rash of thefts on the set of HBO’s upcoming Harry Potter series has forced the studio to microchip its props so they don’t disappear again.
May 9, 2026 9:34 pm
HBO's Massive Harry Potter Reboot Is Poised to Eclipse Game of Thrones
HBO sets December 2026 debut for its Harry Potter TV series, drawing Game of Thrones comparisons.
May 8, 2026 6:26 pm
HBO Finally Addresses Harry Potter Season One Concerns — Here’s The Plan
HBO’s Harry Potter special Finding Harry hints the series’ first season could be a bumpy ride — and fans should brace for impact.
April 9, 2026 6:40 pm
John Lithgow Says J.K. Rowling's Trans Views Are Misrepresented
John Lithgow says he’s never met J.K. Rowling, but he believes her views on trans issues have been misrepresented — here’s what the actor had to say.
April 4, 2026 11:09 pm
HBO’s Harry Potter Series Is Already Hitting Major Snags
HBO's Harry Potter series is racing toward a 2026 premiere, but the road is already riddled with red flags.
March 31, 2026 12:45 pm
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