Good news for the Potterheads after a wait of 12 long years! In case you missed it, Warner Bros. Discovery has officially announced a Harry Potter series for its new streaming platform, Max.
It will be a decade-long TV series with an all-new cast, and popular author JK Rowling as an Executive Producer, who's been heavily criticized for promoting transphobia. Along with Rowling, Neil Blair and Ruth Kenley-Letts have also signed on as excecutive producers.
In an official statement by HBO Max, they said, “Each season will be authentic to the original books and bring Harry Potter and these incredible adventures to new audiences around the world,".
The announcement has sent us over the moon, and while it is almost impossible to replace the original cast, we decided to ask ChatGPT to reimagine a new cast! Check out the results:
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Harry Potter
Known for his role as Peter Parker in the Spider-Man series, ChatGPT suggests that Tom Holland could "bring a fresh perspective to Harry Potter, capturing his courage, loyalty, and determination."
ChatGPT recasts Tom Holland, known for his role as Peter Parker, as Harry Potter.
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Hermione Granger
Saoirse Ronan, the Little Women actor, shows "a promising potential to play the role of Hermione Granger and capture her essence as an intelligent, resourceful, and witty witch."
ChatGPT reimagines Saoirse Ronan as Hermione.
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Ron Weasley
Known for his role in Stranger Things, ChatGPT suggests Joe Keery could play Rupert Grint's character, Ron Weasley.
ChatGPT recasts Joe Keery known for 'Stranger Things' as Ron Weasley
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Severus Snape
Snape's dubious, conflicting and mysterious character could very well be played by Tom Hiddleston who has done an outstanding work as Loki in the Marvel movies.
Tom Hiddleston reimagined as Severus Snape by ChatGPT
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Albus Dumbledore
Liam Neeson, who has proven his skills in Schindler's List and the Taken series, could be a great fit for the role of Professor Dumbledore.
Professor Albus Dumbledore can be played by Laim Neeson
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Minerva McGonagall
According to ChatGPT, Cate Blanchett could bring out McGonagall's stern yet caring demeanor, and intelligence on screen.
ChatGPT suggests Cate Blanchett as Professor Minerva McGonagall.
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Voldemort
Known to play Sherlock and Doctor Strange, Benedict Cumberbatch could add depth to Voldemort's character.
Fun fact: Cumberbatch is also known for his spot-on Alan Rickman impression!
ChatGPT imagines Benedict Cumberbatch as Voldemort
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Rubeus Hagrid
According to ChatGPT, Brian Cox could potentially capture the character's endearing qualities while also bringing a sense of wisdom and experience to the role of the beloved character of Rubeus Hagrid.
ChatGPT recasts Brian Cox, the Succession actor, as Rubeus Hagrid
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Draco Malfoy
Timothée Chalamet, known for his performances in films like Call Me by Your Name and Little Women, has shown his versatility as an actor, and could bring a fresh perspective to Draco Malfoy's character.
ChatGPT recasts Timothee Chalamet as Draco Malfoy
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