John Lithgow will take on the role of the eccentric Hogwarts headmaster Albus Dumbledore, following in the footsteps of Richard Harris, Michael Gambon, and Jude Law.

All Aboard the Hogwarts Express!

A “very, very specifically British 1990s production”: here’s everything we know so far about HBO’s eagerly awaited Harry Potter adaptation

By Liam Kelly

The Hogwarts Express is gaining steam. HBO’s hotly anticipated, 10-year TV adaptation of the Harry Potter novels goes into production in the coming months.

Although precious little about the mega-budget series – from casting to release dates – has been confirmed, Potter fans and media watchers have been poring over the clues that have emerged so far to piece together what a return to JK Rowling’s fantasy world will entail. It is as close to a guaranteed mega-hit as it is possible to have. Here is everything we know so far.