It’s now been 13 years since the eighth and final part of the Harry Potter film series hit cinema screens – Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows was released in 2011.
Since then three parts of the ‘Fantastic Beasts’ series, starring Eddie Redmayne, have been added to the Potterverse.
But now it seems that fans of the boy wizard have something new to look forward to, with a Harry Potter television series now in the works.
Rumours have been circulating of a Harry Potter television series for years, but now streaming service Max (formerly HBO Max) have confirmed that will be making it.
It's set to be one of the flagship shows for the new Max streaming service, which combines the HBO Max and discovery+ channels, with each series tackling one of the seven Harry Potter books written by JK Rowling.
Expected to be released in late 2025 or early 2026, here are the actors who are rumoured to be taking on the main roles.
5. Lucius Malfoy: Tom Felton
In what would be a fun piece of casting, Tom Felton, who played Draco Malfoy in the films, is rumoured to be considering a return to the franchaise to play his original character's father, Lucius Malfoy (played in the films by Jason Isaacs). Photo: ANGELA WEISS
6. Severus Snape: Adam Driver
Perhaps the wildest speculation has been reserved for Star Wars actor Adam Driver taking over the roles of Severus Snape from the much-missed Alan Rickman. Photo: Monica Schipper
7. Albus Dumbledore: Blair Underwood
Perhaps still most famous in the UK for his role in television series LA Law, American actor Blair Underwood (Deep Impact and Rules of Engagement) would be a very different Albus Dumbledore to the three actors who have already played the role – Ireland's Richard Harris, and England's Michael Gambon and Jude Law. Photo: John Lamparski
8. Aldus Dumbledore: Gary Oldman
Speaking on the red carpet at this year's Emmy Awards, Gary Oldman was open to the idea of a return to the franchaise but not as Sirius Black - who h played in the films. He told a reporter: "I would bet my money that they will get a whole new cast of people”, adding "maybe in a few years, I could do Dumbledore.” | Getty Images