HBO announced casting for the new Harry Potter series: Gary Oldman hinted at a new role

The world of magic comes to life again on the screens! HBO has announced the start of open casting for roles in the new series based on the Harry Potter books by J.K. Rowling. According to Warner Bros. and HBO, filming will begin in 2025, with a release scheduled for late 2026 or early 2027.

Gary Oldman: New Horizons on the Magic Horizon

British actor Gary Oldman, who is known for his role as Sirius Black in the original Harry Potter films, shared his thoughts on the new project. Despite the fact that he has not yet been approached with an offer to return to the role, he noted that he is always ready for new challenges.

"No one has approached me yet. But I adore Sirius. He was not enough. He appeared and disappeared. I am 100% sure that they will want to assemble a new cast. Maybe in a few years I will agree to the role of Dumbledore.", Oldman admitted.

New faces in the magical world

Now the studio is actively looking for actors for the main roles in the series. This opens up new opportunities for young talents and those who dream of entering the world of magic. Worldwide casting promises interesting discoveries and perhaps unexpected stars.

Gary Oldman and his current projects

At the moment, Gary Oldman is busy with the main role in the detective series "Slow Horses", which tells about employees of the British counterintelligence. The fourth season is already available on the Apple+ platform, and the fifth season is in the works.

Magical future

Given the ambitious plans of HBO and Warner Bros., the new series about Harry Potter promises to be no less exciting than the original films. In anticipation of new faces and magical adventures, fans of the series can't wait for the premiere. Will the new casting mark the beginning of a new era in Harry Potter history? Only time will tell.

Editor: Emiliia Morozova