Hey Potterheads! 🧙♂️ Big news has come out about the new Harry Potter TV show on HBO. They’re casting all our favorite characters, and guess what? Bertie Carvel might be playing Cornelius Fudge! You know, that shadowy Minister for Magic from the books. Let’s take a closer look! 🤓
Who’s playing Cornelius Fudge?
So, I saw on Deadline that Bertie Carvel from The Crown could be our new Fudge. He’s a total star who’s won a Tony and Olivier Award—major theater awards! 🎭 He’s also in Dalgliesh and another HBO gig, A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms. This guy is perfect for Fudge!
But wait—HBO hasn’t said “yes” yet. They all say, “This big show gets a lot of rumors, so keep quiet until we confirm things.” Still, I have a lot of fun thinking about it! 🤔
In the movies, Robert Hardy played Fudge and was great at it. He’s gone, so Bertie could bring a new vibe. Maybe he’ll make Fudge funnier or tougher – who knows? 🧐
Other actors you might know
The cast is growing and it’s epic! See who’s in it:
- Harry Potter: Dominic McLaughlin
- Ron Weasley: Alistair Stout
- Hermione Granger: Arabella Stanton
- Albus Dumbledore: John Lithgow
- Minerva McGonagall: Janet McTeer
- Severus Snape: Papa Acido
- Rubeus Hagrid: Nick Frost
- Quirinus Quirrell: Luke Thalon
- Argus Filch: Paul Whitehouse
John Lithgow as Dumbledore? Great! And Nick Frost as Hagrid? I’m here for it! 😄
What will the show be like?
HBO is making the show, and it’s going to be very close to the books. Each season could be a book, so we’ll get a lot more detail than the movies. 📚 Killing Eve author Francesca Gardiner is writing it. Mark Mylod is directing and J.K. Rowling is producing. This feels so real! ✨
I’m looking forward to seeing more Hogwarts action. Maybe we’ll get some extra magical creatures or things for Hermione’s S.P.E.W. Elves. That would be awesome! 🧝♂️
Wrap-up vibes
So, Bertie Carvel as Fudge? Fingers crossed it’s true! The cast is on fire, and I can’t wait for this show. What do you think? Was it hyped for? Who should play Draco or Luna? Write your thoughts below! 💬
Stay tuned for more news! 📰
