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10-06-2025
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‘Harry Potter': Bertie Carvel To Play Cornelius Fudge In HBO Series
EXCLUSIVE: HBO's Harry Potter series has cast another key character. Tony and Olivier Award winner Bertie Carvel (The Crown, Dalgliesh) has been tapped to play Cornelius Fudge in the high-profile TV adaptation, Deadline has learned. He would be joining previously cast newcomers Dominic McLaughlin, Alastair Stout and Arabella Stanton who will play Harry Potter, Ron Weasley and Hermione Granger, respectively, as well as Paapa Essiedu as master Snape, John Lithgow as Albus Dumbledore, Janet McTeer as Minerva McGonagall and Nick Frost as Rubeus Hagrid. More from Deadline David E. Kelley Is "Hopeful" For 'Big Little Lies' Season 3: "We All Want To Do It Again" Sydney Sweeney Teases 'Euphoria' Season 3: "Cassie Is Crazy" Sarah Jessica Parker "Shocked" By Unpopularity Of 'AJLT's Che Diaz, Says She Loved Working With Sara Ramirez Carvel is believed to be recurring as Minister of Magic Cornelius Fudge. In the film series, he was played by Robert Hardy who appeared in four consecutive movies starting with Chamber of Secrets. HBO declined comment. 'We appreciate that such a high-profile series will draw a lot of rumor and speculation,' a rep for the network said in a statement. 'As we make our way through pre-production, we will only confirm details as we finalize deals.' The Harry Potter series has been described as a 'faithful adaptation' of the beloved books by J.K. Rowling who is executive producing while continuing to court controversy. The TV series is written and executive produced by Francesca Gardiner, who serves as showrunner. Mark Mylod will executive produce and direct multiple episodes of Harry Potter, produced by HBO in association with Brontë Film and TV and Warner Bros. Television. The series is also executive produced by Neil Blair and Ruth Kenley-Letts of Brontë Film and TV, and David Heyman of Heyday Films. An accomplished stage actor, Carvel already is on HBO's roster; he has a role in the upcoming Game Of Thrones prequel A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms. He also is known for portraying Tony Blair on Netflix's The Crown and playing the title role in Acorn TV and Channel 5's series Dalgliesh. Carvel is repped by Hamilton Hodell, Tapestry and Peikoff Mahan. Best of Deadline 2025 TV Series Renewals: Photo Gallery Tony Awards: Every Best Musical Winner Since 1949 Tony Awards: Every Best Play Winner Since 1947
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09-06-2025
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Bertie Carvel Joins HBO's Harry Potter TV Series as Cornelius Fudge: Full Cast and Details Revealed
Tony and Olivier Award-winning actor Bertie Carvel has joined the cast of HBO's upcoming Harry Potter TV series. Carvel, best known for his roles in The Crown and Dalgliesh, will play Cornelius Fudge, the Minister of Magic. He joins a growing list of cast members in this high-profile adaptation, including Dominic McLaughlin as Harry Potter, Alastair Stout as Ron Weasley, and Arabella Stanton as Hermione Granger, as per Deadline. The cast also features Paapa Essiedu as Severus Snape, John Lithgow as Albus Dumbledore, Janet McTeer as Minerva McGonagall, and Nick Frost as Rubeus Hagrid. Carvel is expected to play a recurring role. In the original Harry Potter film series, the character of Cornelius Fudge was portrayed by Robert Hardy in four films, starting with Chamber of Secrets. Here's who's behind the HBO Harry Potter series The series is described as a faithful adaptation of J.K. Rowling's beloved books. Rowling is also involved as an executive producer. The show is written and executive-produced by Francesca Gardiner, who will serve as showrunner. Mark Mylod, known for his work on Succession, will direct multiple episodes and also executive produce. HBO, Brontë Film and TV, and Warner Bros. Television are producing the series. Additional executive producers include Neil Blair and Ruth Kenley-Letts of Brontë Film and TV, and David Heyman of Heyday Films, who produced the original film franchise. While HBO has not officially confirmed casting details, a network representative said, "We appreciate that such a high-profile series will draw a lot of rumor and speculation. As we make our way through pre-production, we will only confirm details as we finalize deals." Carvel is no stranger to HBO. He also appears in the upcoming Game of Thrones prequel A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms. His past roles include portraying Tony Blair in Netflix's The Crown and playing the title character in Dalgliesh, a detective series aired on Acorn TV and Channel 5. With this casting news, the buzz around the Harry Potter reboot continues to grow. The series is one of HBO's most anticipated projects, especially given the legacy of the original films and the continued popularity of the Harry Potter books worldwide.
