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 ...

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 ...

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

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 ...

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.

The role was originated by the late Dame Maggie Smith, but Janet will be hoping to put her own ... He’ll be playing the beloved Hogwarts groundskeeper – and later professor – in the film, and he’s ...

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 ...

Dominic McLaughlin will play brave Harry, Arabella Stanton will be the clever Hermione, and Alastair Stout will portray clumsy Ron, the TV company and Warner Bros said. It was previously stipulated ...

According to Deadline, Janet McTeer and Paapa Essiedu are in talks to play Minerva McGonagall and Severus Snape, respectively ...

Rosie O'Donnell offered to play Molly Weasley for free, but there's a notable reason she didn't even get to audition. View ...

Meanwhile, Smith’s Professor McGonagall appeared in every Potter film except Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows — Part 1.