Diehard fans of the Harry Potter franchise have been sharing their picks for who should portray their favorite wizards in the live-action reboot series on HBO. After the success and lasting impact of the original film franchise, studio executives means to recapture what made the films great and do their best to appeal to the modern audience and one casting choice could be a mistake or the best casting choice yet.
Brett Goldstein is Reportedly in the Running to Portray Rubeus Hagrid
After an Emmy-winning performance on the Ted Lasso series, Brett Goldstein has been making a name for himself and landed a brief, albeit promising cameo as Hercules in Marvel Studios’ Thor: Love and Thunder. Rumor has it that the British actor and comedian is the top pick to portray Rubeus Hagrid in the HBO reboot, originally portrayed by Robbie Coltrane for nearly a decade in live-action films.
Hagrid is a gentle giant and friend to the titular character who also serves as the groundskeeper at Hogwarts. Coltrane nailed his performance as Hagrid and became a fan-favorite ever since. Goldstein’s acting chops and gentleness from his background in comedy could serve him well if he were to be cast.
Alongside Goldstein, a few big names were also mentioned in the rumor. Mark Strong and Mark Rylance are being eyed for the role of Professor Albus Dumbledore. On the other hand, Rachel Weisz and Sharon Horgan are among the choices for Professor Minerva McGonagall. It is worth noting that no formal offers have been made to said actors, as of right now.
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Rouvin Josef Quirimit is a Content Writer, an avid gamer (on his PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch), and film enthusiast. He was fortunate to grow up with the Marvel Cinematic Universe and was enamored by the storytelling of a shared universe full of heart and spectacle. His love for movies led him to great single-player games and he intends to cover major franchises for years to come!
