HBO has officially announced the first cast members for its eagerly anticipated Harry Potter TV series. The show confirms notable actors such as John Lithgow as Dumbledore, Nick Frost portraying Hagrid, and Paapa Essiedu as Severus Snape, among others. This casting has sparked both excitement and controversy, particularly regarding the choice of a Black actor to take on the role of Snape. The network aims to fill out its Hogwarts staff, with Janet McTeer as McGonagall and additional actors like Luke Thallon and Paul Whitehouse joining the cast. As anticipation builds for the series, HBO continues to finalize its roster of characters from the beloved wizarding world.