
Film news: HBO announces cast for new ‘Harry Potter’ series
In a world of remakes and sequels, it is no surprise that one of the world’s biggest franchises has finally been signed for a reboot - 14 years since its closing chapter was released.
The Harry Potter eight-film and seven-book series has long been famed as a global sensation that influenced generations of children and adults alike.
Film News Blitz’s Heidi Hardman-Welsh breaks down the seismic return of the famed and beloved wizarding franchise.

TV news: HBO reveal confirmed cast members for upcoming ‘Harry Potter’ series
HBO have revealed their first set of castings for their upcoming series based on the infamous Harry Potter film and book series.
Nick Frost, Janet McTeer, Paapa Essiedu, and Paul Whitehouse have been confirmed by the US network, in addition to the announcement that John Lithgow will be involved, as told in February.
With so many big names, both in terms of actors and their characters, it could become hard to keep track of who is playing who so Film News Blitz’s Joe Matthews is here to guide you through it.