Other actors rumoured to play characters include Paapa Essiedu, star of Gangs of London, The Lazarus Project and The Capture, who is reportedly in the running for Severus Snape.
Irish star Sharon Horgan, the star and creator of Bad Sisters, is said to be the favourite to play the role – and she’d certainly make it her own, sternly putting Potter and co in their place.
But another casting rumour is Oscar-nominated star Rachel Weisz, whose casting would seem like more of an attempt at securing a recognisable name.
The most bizarre casting rumour is Brett Goldstein, the actor and writer whose profile has risen considerably in recent years thanks to the success of Apple TV+ comedies Ted Lasso and Shrinking.
Casting calls for the three young leads opened in September 2024, with unknowns set to become household names after being cast in the roles of Potter, Ron Weasley and Hermione Granger.
