HBO CONFIRMS 9 More MAJOR ROLES for the Harry Potter Reboot!

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🗓️ 10 June 2025

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I’ve got a quick video for you today on the most recent update from HBO which includes their finalized casting decisions for 9 more major actors in season 1 (which will cover the Philosopher’s Stone)

This includes casting announcements for Molly Weasley, Draco Malfoy, Lucius Mafloy, Seamus Finnigan, Parvati Patil, Lavender Brown, Vernon & Petunia Dursley and Cornelius Fudge.

Let’s dive in to it!

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0:00.0	The following podcast contains audio extracted from videos on the Harry Potter Theory YouTube channel.
0:10.0	Hey everyone, welcome to another installment of Harry Potter Theory. I've got a quick video for you today on the most recent update from
0:22.5	HBO, which includes their finalised casting decisions for nine more major actors in season
0:28.1	one, which will cover the Philosopher's Stone. This includes casting announcements for Molly Weasley,
0:33.7	Droco Malphoy, Lucius Malphoy, Seamus Finnegan, Parvarty Patil, Lavender Brown, Vernon and Petunia Dersley, and Cornelius Fudge.
0:42.6	Let's dive into it. Molly Weasley, Catherine Parkinson.
0:46.7	Actress Catherine Parkinson has officially been cast as Molly Weasley, the warm-hearted matriarch of the Weasley family.
0:53.5	Parkinson is best known for a work in British comedy, particularly her role as Jen Barber in the It Crowd, as well as appearances in humans, defending the guilty, and Doc Martin.
1:03.0	Originally portrayed by Julie Walters in the Harry Potter films, Molly is remembered for her fierce loyalty, maternal warmth, and of course, her unforgettable duel
1:12.0	with Belitrix or Strange in the Deathly Hallows. Casting Parkinson in this role signals an
1:17.0	interesting shift, as while she's often associated with dry wit and understated performances,
1:22.7	Molly Weasley requires a deep emotional range, balancing tenderness with toughness and warmth. I'm a big fan of
1:30.1	Parkinson and I'm excited to see what she does with the role. Before we go any further, I just want to
1:35.0	mention that only 30% of you are subscribed. So if you enjoy the content, please like the video
1:39.8	and subscribe to the channel. Lucy's Malfoy, Johnny Flynn. Another very familiar face, at least to me, Johnny Flynn has officially been coming to the channel. Lucy's Malfoy, Johnny Flynn.
1:46.5	Another very familiar face, at least to me,
1:49.6	Johnny Flynn has officially been cast as Lucius Malfoy,
1:52.9	the aristocratic death eater and father of Draco Malfoy.
1:57.2	And while I can't quite shake the image of him being the whiny main character of Lovesick,
2:00.0	in all fairness, he is quite a versatile actor.
2:02.4	Most recently, he starred as Ian Fleming in Operation Mincemeat, showcasing a slick, calculating charisma that feels right at home with a character
2:08.5	like Lucius. In the original film series, Lucius was portrayed by Jason Isaacs, who brought
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