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- Paapa Essiedu remains clear favourite to play Professor Snape in HBO Harry Potter series
- Rachel Weisz has been linked with Professor McGonagall role
- John Lithgow revealed he will play Dumbledore in the series
Paapa Essiedu remains clear favourite to play Professor Snape in HBO Harry Potter series
As excitement builds for HBO’s upcoming Harry Potter TV series, the latest betting odds now keep Paapa Essiedu as the standout favourite to take on the iconic role of Professor Severus Snape.
Reports in Variety back in December put Essiedu as the frontrunner for the role with a number of big names put forward to play one of the bigger characters in the Potter franchise.
Essiedu, known for his massive performances in I May Destroy You and The Lazarus Project, has gained a reputation for his commanding screen presence and depth as an actor.
Now it could well be that his next role is in the HBO Harry Potter series with the latest betting odds putting him clear ahead of the rest of the contenders.
| Who will play Severus Snape in HBO Harry Potter series? | Odds* | Probability |
|---|---|---|
| Paapa Essiedu | 1/2 | 66.7% |
| Adam Driver | 2/1 | 33.3% |
| Aneurin Barnard | 5/1 | 16.7% |
| Oscar Isaac | 7/1 | 12.5% |
| Idris Elba | 8/1 | 11.1% |
| Kit Harrington | 12/1 | 7.7% |
Rachel Weisz has been linked with Professor McGonagall role
Rachel Weisz has been rumoured as a potential candidate to portray Professor Minerva McGonagall in HBO's upcoming Harry Potter television series.
Reports suggest that both Weisz and Sharon Horgan are being considered for the role with no official casting announcements made as of yet.
The late Dame Maggie Smith originally brought Professor McGonagall to life in the film adaptations of J.K. Rowling's series and was a fan favourite amongst viewers.
| Who will play Minerva McGonagall in HBO Harry Potter series? | Odds* | Probability |
|---|---|---|
| Rachel Weisz | 1/1 | 50.0% |
| Sharon Horgan | 3/1 | 25.0% |
| Helen Mirren | 6/1 | 14.3% |
| Olivia Colman | 10/1 | 9.1% |
| Keeley Hawes | 12/1 | 7.7% |
*As betting sites currently aren't taking bets on this event, odds have been compiled as theoretical probability from an entertainment perspective only and come from an industry expert
John Lithgow revealed he will play Dumbledore in the series
Esteemed American actor John Lithgow revealed in February that he will portray Professor Albus Dumbledore in HBO's Harry Potter series.
Lithgow, 79, acknowledged the substantial commitment that the role entails and stated that it was "not an easy decision" and that it is "going to define me for the last chapter of my life."
Reservations have already been made about an American actor playing an iconic British character but it's likely he will not be the only American who is casted.
