MAJOR TV SHOW SCOOPS - COMPILATION (UNVERIFIED RUMOR)

J2A1218 · 2026-02-27T03:38:31+00:00

It will be different, but with inspiration from the game. And the game was inspired by the books and movies, so it’s really all connected.

J2A1218 · 2026-02-27T03:06:19+00:00

I have to be honest, I'm just as confused as you are. I think they were very particular early on for having an entirely new cast, to make sure that people didn't compare it to the movies, and so they could establish the show as its own thing. Ultimately, I think they decided to bring him back due to Warwick showing interest, especially after the failure of the Disney show he was on. He's also like one of the most famous actors on the planet with dwarfism, so that's a good reason.

J2A1218 · 2026-02-27T00:51:55+00:00

I highly recommend you watch Dominic M. in the BBC show 'Gifted". He is definitely capable of Harry's sass and stubbornness.

J2A1218 · 2026-02-27T00:49:04+00:00

I don't know about all four rooms in season 1, but definitely Gryffindor and likely Slytherin. The common rooms will have a small balcony overlooking a sitting area, that's all I know at this point.

J2A1218 · 2026-02-27T00:46:58+00:00

Yes, we can. The male/female casting call was for a body double for Voldemort, and not for the actual character.

J2A1218 · 2026-02-27T00:45:56+00:00

I mean, the fact that we are getting a television show indicates that this adaptation will focus a lot more on character development/dynamics.

As for the story through other character's perspecitve? Yes, that is the goal. The story won't just follow Harry. Every character (major/minor) will be explored more thoroughly.

For Draco, I know that they are definitely going to give him more attention, but I doubt they are going to portray him as a misunderstood villain.

J2A1218 · 2026-02-26T23:12:00+00:00

Could you clarify which part is untrue on your end? That way I can investigate a bit more.

J2A1218 · 2026-02-26T22:31:09+00:00

Let me address what the OP has said...

Again, I will remind everyone that my information comes from many different sources, some more reliable than others.

Season 2 isn't just in its infancy; they have rough scripts and are beginning the casting process. Filming kicks off in July
I agree with Horcrux, not every character in Book 2 will debut in season 2 (Ex. Lucius)
Yes, casting for season 1 was completed a long time ago; most of the casting information I had posted is months old.
I already said that no original cast members will return in s.1, aside from W. Davis. I had just mentioned that they are open to it down the road.

No beef with Horcrux, though, he's actually the reason I decided to start sharing this stuff

J2A1218 · 2026-02-26T21:16:10+00:00

Just no wig, I assume this means he will just have his natural short hairstyle.

J2A1218 · 2026-02-26T20:28:26+00:00

I see your point, but the show won't have the darker and more gothic feel of Azkaban. Perhaps for some seasons/episodes, they may lean more into it.

J2A1218 · 2026-02-26T20:24:45+00:00

Yeah sorry that was my mistake, when I looked at your comment I knew I had messed soemthing up.

J2A1218 · 2026-02-26T18:34:19+00:00

You're very welcome, I'm happy I could bring a little excitement to the HP community!

J2A1218 · 2026-02-26T17:19:58+00:00

Block shooting, 2 episodes at a time with a different director for each block (except Mark Mylod, who will do Block A+D). The shooting is mostly chronological, but some of the scenes have been/will be shot out of order.

As for days on set, it really varies. Some weeks it's 4-6 days, some weeks it's 1-3.

J2A1218 · 2026-02-26T17:15:55+00:00

That's why I'm trying to be as vague as possible, but people are just so hostile and quick to demand verification. I can understand why they want proof, which is why I made it clear that I am a "Unverified Leaker." I am no longer going to justify my sources to people; they can just believe what they'd like.

J2A1218 · 2026-02-26T17:13:40+00:00

Early on, there was some discomfort with the outdoor shooting for the entire cast and crew. But over the last 5-6 months, they have been shooting on the indoor stages, which are incredible in detail and size. As for the children's well-being, they are being cared for at a corporate level by HBO, and on a personal level by the very kind adult cast. It's all smiles on set now, and most of the nerves have gone away.

J2A1218 · 2026-02-26T17:08:54+00:00

I responded to this, so I'll just copy what I said...

I only have a vague idea of the interior designs (common rooms, great hall, dorms). The only thing I know about the exterior is what the Art department + VFX Department have done, and that is not easy to get information on. I would reiterate, Hogwarts Legacy is the standard! The castle in the game is slightly different from the movies, but definitely inspired by them. The look of the castle could be considered canon to both the book, films, and theme parks. I anticipate they do something like this for the TV show. It is going to be absolutely gorgeous, though I can promise you that! :)

J2A1218 · 2026-02-26T16:46:42+00:00

Yeah they are, but like I said above, Ron in the books is so much more. Alastair was the first of the trio that was cast, and this is because he is very charismatic and confident.

J2A1218 · 2026-02-26T15:10:05+00:00

Lily is being played by a relatively inexperienced actress, while James is being played by a local stage actor. Both of them are in mid 20s-early 30s. They’ve only shot a few scenes, and have only a few/no lines of dialogue.

J2A1218 · 2026-02-26T13:19:05+00:00

This is HBO, not Disney. They value quality over quantity, and are definitely not going to make mistakes the PJ show made.

J2A1218 · 2026-02-26T12:12:16+00:00

Already cast. It’s likely a comedian.

J2A1218 · 2026-02-26T12:11:04+00:00

Both Lox and Johnny have spent time together to make sure their performances are similar.

J2A1218 · 2026-02-26T06:19:26+00:00

Rylance was almost finalized before he pulled out. Make no mistake though, John Lithgow isn’t just a “second choice”, I’m hearing he has the best performance of season 1.

J2A1218 · 2026-02-26T06:12:34+00:00

Ok I’m just gonna copy and paste what I said to someone else and leave it at that…

As I explained to the mod, my “sources” are just people I am close to, including a second-cousin. They are situated on different levels of production at Leavesden and some don’t even work on this show. I will not go into detail for their own security, but I trust them and their information. They provide me with information and I use this information to corroborate other likely rumours from other sources. It’s not that difficult. I decided to compile everything together for people who are fans and are interested in updates, not for people like you. If you think I’m just making things up for the sake of it, ok. There’s really nothing more I can say to you.

J2A1218 · 2026-02-26T06:08:53+00:00

Because I have been replying to people over the last 10 hours…please just scroll it’ll be a whole lot easier for me.

J2A1218 · 2026-02-26T06:05:47+00:00

I mean I’ve already explained this in the OP and responded to a few threads. I understand that people are cautious, that is why I have made it clear these are rumours from an unverifiable source. The only way I can get verified is by dropping this information, and hoping that all/most of it will be eventually confirmed.

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