The first name to make the rounds was Oscar winner
Mark Rylance for the role of Dumbledore, Headmaster of Hogwarts, played by the late Richard Harris and Michael Gambon in the movies.
Mark Strong more recently emerged as a prospect for the part, along with
I May Destroy You‘s
Paapa Essiedu for Potions Master Snape, originated by the late Alan Rickman in the films.
The rumor mill also has been hyping of late Emmy-nominated
Bad Sisters co-creator/star
Sharon Horgan as being eyed for Deputy Headmistress Minerva McGonagall, portrayed by the late Maggie Smith in the movies. (There has been conflicting information whether Oscar winner
Rachel Weisz is also on the wish list for the role.)
Meanwhile, Emmy-winning
Ted Lasso fan favorite
Brett Goldstein has been rumored for the role of Hogwarts’ gamekeeper Rubeus Hagrid originated by Robbie Coltrane.