New Delhi, April 14 -- The lead casting for HBO's upcoming Harry Potter series has been confirmed after several speculating reports. According to a Variety report, actor John Lithgow, of The Crown fame, would play Albus Dumbledore.

As reported earlier, actor Paapa Essiedu, of I May Destroy You, Gangs of London fame, would step into the role of Severus Snape.

Janet McTeer, best known for Tumbleweeds and The White Queen, would be Minerva McGonagall in the series. On the other hand, Nick Frost, previously in Shaun of the Dead, Hot Fuzz, will essay the role of Rubeus Hagrid.

Notably, previously it was reported that all four actors were in talks for the show. Now with the confirmation, these four will be the regulars on the HBO series.

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