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Pierce Brosnan interested in HBO’s Harry Potter remake: “I’ve always had my eye on Dumbledore”

Pierce Brosnan has expressed his interest in the role of Harry Potter character Professor Dumbledore.Speaking to The Daily Telegraph, Brosnan initially reacted to fans speculation that he could return to the James Bond franchise, this time playing MI6 chief M. The Irish actor played the secret agent from 1995 until 2002, later being replaced by Daniel Craig.“That’s nuts.

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Billy Joel two-part HBO documentary to premiere this summer

Billy Joel will premiere on HBO this summer.Titled Billy Joel: And So It Goes, the new doc is directed by Susan Lacy – who created PBS’ American Masters series and has previously helmed HBO docs such as docs Jane Fonda in Five Acts, and Spielberg – and Jessica Levin, who produced those projects as well as The Janes.Per the longline, the upcoming doc will examine the life and music of Billy Joel, exploring the love, loss, and personal struggles that fuel his songwriting. It includes access to never-before-seen performances, home movies, and personal photographs, along with one-on-one interviews.Lacy said of the project (via Deadline): “For those who think they know Joel’s story, as well as those who are not as familiar, I believe this two-part film is both a revelation and a surprise.

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Nick Frost reportedly set to play Hagrid in new Harry Potter series

Nick Frost is in talks to play Hagrid in the forthcoming Harry Potter series, according to reports.The TV series, based on the popular novels, is believed to begin filming this year. John Lithgow has confirmed he is playing Professor Dumbledore while Janet McTeer and Paapa Essiedu are also reported to play Professor Minerva McGonagall and Professor Severus Snape, respectively.Deadline reported that the British actor, famous for his work with Simon Pegg in The Cornetto Trilogy, is “nearing a deal” to play Rubeus Hagrid, a half-giant who is the gamekeeper and groundskeeper at wizarding school Hogwarts.

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‘Harry Potter’ TV Series Due To Hit HBO In 2026: Everything We Know About The Cast, Who’s Creating It, What J.K. Rowling Says & More

Warner Bros. Discovery‘s Harry Potter television series is set to begin filming this summer. They have found a costume designer in Holly Waddington, who recently won an Oscar in her craft for Poor Things. Killing Eve scribe Laura Neal has joined the writers room. Deadline exclusively profiled showrunner Francesca Gardiner with insighta from her colleagues and more.

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‘Harry Potter’: Nick Frost Poised To Play Hagrid In HBO Series

EXCLUSIVE: HBO continues to put together the cast puzzle of its high-profile series adaptation of the hugely popular Harry Potter fantasy books. The latest major piece appears to be British actor-comedian Nick Frost, who is nearing a deal to play half-giant Rubeus Hagrid, Deadline has learned.

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Dumbledore role in Harry Potter series won’t be “hard job”, says John Lithgow

Harry Potter series.Speaking on a recent episode of the Smartless podcast, Lithgow told hosts Jason Bateman, Sean Hayes and Will Arnett that he doesn’t think the role is going to be “that hard” (via People).The actor was discussing the potential shooting schedule for the show, which starts production this summer. When asked how long he’d be filming in London, Lithgow said: “I honestly don’t know.

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John Lithgow & Jimmy Smits To Reprise Roles In ‘Dexter: Resurrection’

EXCLUSIVE: Emmy winners John Lithgow (Conclave, Dexter) and Jimmy Smits (Dexter, Sons of Anarchy) are set to reprise their roles of Arthur Miller, the Trinity Killer and Miguel Prado, respectively, in the Showtime original series Dexter: Resurrection. The show has been in production in New York since January.

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‘MobLand’: Janet McTeer Takes Meaty Underworld Role In Guy Ritchie’s London-Set Gangster Series Starring Tom Hardy

This month sees the return of Guy Ritchie to the small screen, after last year’s pot crime comedy series spinoff “The Gentlemen” (already given a season two greenlight), with his latest London gangster effort “MobLand” and a new high-profile addition has been named to the cast ahead of the March 30 debut on Paramount+. British actress Janet McTeer (“Ozark,” “The Old Man”) has been tapped to play a dangerous underworld figure as revealed by The Hollywood Reporter after recently being in the mix to join the “Harry Potter” reboot series alongside John Lithgow and appearing in the satirical thriller “The Menu.” READ MORE: ‘Harry Potter’: Janet McTeer In Talks To Play Professor McGonagall In Upcoming HBO Series, Paapa Essiedu Close To Deal To Play Snape McTeer’s character, Kat, is described in the report as “as charming as she is violent,” and “Crime bosses from London to Beijing are anxious never to cross swords with her.” She joins a seasoned cast that already features Tom Hardy (“Taboo”), Helen Mirren (“1923”), and former James Bond actor, Pierce Brosnan (“Black Bag”).

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John Lithgow Reveals Why He Said 'Yes' to Dumbledore in 'Harry Potter' Series, Makes Surprise 'Dexter' Reboot Announcement

John Lithgow gave an interview where he made two revelations: firstly, he explained why he decided to take on the role of Albus Dumbledore in the HBO Harry Potter series, and second, he revealed he’ll be making a cameo in the Dexter series!

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‘Anora’ Gets Nice Bump In Post-Oscar Expansion, Hits No. 7 After 21 Weeks – Specialty Box Office

Sean Baker’s Anora from Neon — which swept the Academy Awards for Best Director, Picture, Original Screenplay, Lead Actress and Editing – added 800+ screens to celebrate after the ceremony last Sunday and brought in in an estimated $1.86 million for the three-day weekend. The cume after 21 weeks in theaters now stands at $18.45 million.

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'Harry Potter' Casting Update - HBO Eying Actors to Play Professors McGonagall & Snape (Report)

There’s been another exciting casting update about HBO’s new Harry Potter television series.

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‘Harry Potter’: Janet McTeer In Negotiations To Play McGonagall; Paapa Essiedu Near Deal To Play Snape In HBO Series

EXCLUSIVE: HBO is closing in on two more main cast members for its high-profile series adaptation of the hugely popular Harry Potter fantasy books. Oscar and Emmy-nominated actress Janet McTeer is in negotiations to play Professor Minerva McGonagall, sources tell Deadline. Additionally, Emmy nominee Paapa Essiedu, one of the first actors identified for the series, is closing his deal to portray Professor Severus Snape, I hear. They are poised to join John Lithgow, who, as Deadline reported exclusively, will be playing Professor Albus Dumbledore.

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Atom Egoyan & Bruce LaBruce, John Lithgow & Geoffrey Rush, George R.R. Martin, ‘Eephus’, ‘On Becoming A Guinea Fowl’ In Dynamic Post-Oscar Indie Weekend – Specialty Preview

There’s a wave of new and intelligent life at the indie box office this weekend post-Academy Awards after the traditionally slow, slow period for new openings. There have been a smattering of interesting films (Universal Language for one) but things have absolutely picked up with a George R.R. Martin short story on screen, a nursing home creep-out starring John Lithgow and Geoffrey Rush, the latest Atom Egoyan film, a duo that landed really well at Cannes, a Bruno Dumont sci-fi, a Bruce LaBruce sex romp, an Italian box office hit and more.

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‘The Boys’ Star Aya Cash Makes London West End Debut in ‘Giant’ as Roald Dahl Play Unveils Full Cast (EXCLUSIVE)

Naman Ramachandran Aya Cash is set to make her West End debut in the Olivier-nominated production of “Giant,” joining a heavyweight cast led by John Lithgow as Roald Dahl. “Giant,” which premiered at the Royal Court in September 2024, explores a pivotal moment in Dahl’s life during the summer of 1983, when the publication of “The Witches” coincided with backlash over his explicitly antisemitic article.

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Best Horror of March 2025: ‘The Woman in the Yard,’ ‘Opus’ and John Lithgow’s Nursing Home Thriller

William Earl Welcome to Horror Explorer, a curated column showcasing the month’s best movies, series, books and everything else spooky worth checking out. I’m William Earl, the editor of Variety.com and the publication’s resident horror enthusiast. Please drop me a line at wearl@variety.com if there’s something I should check out for next month’s missive. “The Woman in the Yard” (In theaters Mar.

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‘Fiddler on the Roof’ Leads Olivier Awards 2025 Nominations With 13 Nods; Oscar Winner Adrien Brody Among Acting Contenders

Naman Ramachandran The 2025 Olivier Awards nominations have positioned “Fiddler on the Roof” as the frontrunner with a commanding 13 nods, the most for any production this year. The Jordan Fein-directed musical revival, which returns to the Barbican Theatre later this year, scored nods in nearly every major musical category including best musical revival, best director, and acting nominations for Adam Dannheisser, Lara Pulver, Raphael Papo, Liv Andrusier and Beverley Klein.

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Peter Straughan Wins His First Oscar For Adapted Screenplay For ‘Conclave’; Thanks Author Robert Harris For His “Beautiful Book”

On the heels of BAFTA, Golden Globe and Critics Choice award wins, Peter Straughan has now won the Oscar for best adapted screenplay for Conclave. This is Straughan’s second Oscar nomination and first win.

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Bowen Yang Misses The Dress Code Memo As Oscars Brings Back Fab Five Format For Costume Design Presentation

Bowen Yang‘s commitment to the bit once again proved fruitful — not only bringing a delightful laugh to Oscars audiences but perhaps tipping the wand in the favor of Wicked‘s Best Costume Design win for Paul Tazewell.

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Conan O’Brien Oscars Monologue: Best Jokes, Touching Moments, Adam Sandler’s Shorts And John Lithgow’s Glower

With a lead-in that included a sentimental tribute to fire-ravaged Los Angeles and then Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo performing several showstoppers from Wicked, “four-time Oscar viewer” Conan O’Brien made his Oscar hosting debut tonight with a lot to prove. And what better way than to emerge Substance-like from Demi Moore?

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Giorgio Armani Pre-Oscars Party 2025 - See Photos of More Than 40 Stars in Attendance!

Some of Hollywood’s biggest stars stepped out to attend Giorgio Armani’s pre-Oscars party on Saturday night (March 1) in Beverly Hills, Calif.

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Harrison Ford No Longer Presenting at Oscars

Jack Dunn Harrison Ford will no longer be presenting at Sunday night’s Academy Awards, Variety has confirmed. Variety has confirmed through Ford’s rep that his last minute exit Saturday was due to a shingles diagnosis received on Friday. The Mayo Clinic describes shingles as a non-life threatening incurable viral infection that causes “a painful rash” which looks like “a single stripe of blisters that wraps around the left side or the right side of your torso.” Entertainment Weekly was the first to report Ford’s exit.

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