British actress Maggie Smith passes away at 89 For many younger fans in the 21st century, she was best known as Professor McGonagall in all seven "Harry Potter" movies, and the Dowager Countess in ...

Smith, who was also well-known for her role as Professor McGonagall in the Harry Potter film series, died in September. She was 89 years old.

The actress is only a couple of years younger than the late Maggie Smith was when cast for the role. In the “Harry Potter” ...

SYFY is offering four days of magical tuition with another movie marathon this week of all eight Harry Potter films — and one ...

Harry Potter is one of the most beloved and most famous fantasy franchises of all time, evolving to become one of the most notable IPs in pop culture by expanding into a stage play, video games, and ...

Harry Potter star Gary Oldman reveals why now would have been a good time for him to play one of the franchise's iconic characters.

Legendary star Ralph Fiennes shares unexpected advice to the next Voldemort actor fulfilling the role in HBO’s Harry Potter reboot.

Meanwhile, Oscar nominee John Lithgow will take on the role of Hogwarts headmaster Albus Dumbledore, with Golden Globe winner Janet McTeer stepping into the role of Minerva McGonagall, originally ...

Stage and screen actress Janet McTeer has been cast as Minerva McGonnagal in the series. The role was originated by the late Dame Maggie Smith, but Janet will be hoping to put her own stamp on the ...