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Tom Felton's return to Harry Potter franchise as Draco Malfoy in Cursed Child play made fans ecstatic.
HBO should consider casting original Harry Potter film actors in new roles to attract fans and create buzz.
Bringing back underused actors from Harry Potter movies for significant roles in HBO series can excite fans.

HBO's Harry Potter has only revealed a limited number of cast members at this point. The young actors taking on the roles of the Golden Trio have been announced, along with six people for some of the adult roles, such as Albus Dumbledore and Argus Filch. All of them are completely new to the franchise at this point, with none of the original movie actors from the movie series having been brought back yet.

However, that doesn't mean that it won't happen. The Harry Potter film series used a plethora of incredible British actors who have the qualities to take on different roles in HBO's version, and the recent news about Tom Felton is an example of why some of the original stars should come back.

Tom Felton Confirmed To Take On Surprising New Harry Potter Role Ahead Of HBO Adaptation

Tom Felton is confirmed to be returning to the world of Harry Potter soon in an unexpected role.

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By Matthew Wilkinson

Tom Felton's Harry Potter And The Cursed Child Casting Proved To Be A Hit

Harry Potter Fans Have Made It Clear They'll Welcome People Back With Open Arms

It was recently revealed that Felton is going to be reprising his role as Draco Malfoy in the Broadway production of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child. He will be taking on an older version of the character he portrayed in the Harry Potter films, being the first actor from the cast to return to the franchise as part of the play. It's a fitting full-circle moment for him as an actor, as he will be able to wrap up the whole story as Draco, which Harry Potter fans are excited to see. Their reaction to the news that Felton will be returning to the Wizarding World was one of pure hype, and that proves that there is still a lot of love for the original actors and the roles they played, regardless of how much people are looking forward to seeing new actors put a spin on these beloved characters. That's why HBO needs to consider casting some of the original Harry Potter movie actors because there is a genuine value in doing so.

HBO's Harry Potter Featuring Original Actors In New Roles Would Be A Talking Point

This Would Instantly Attract Fans Of The Harry Potter Films

Ron Weasley in a fancy robe while Harry Potter stands next to him in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire

HBO's Harry Potter has lots of interest already due to the franchise's popularity, but that doesn't mean it can rely on hype alone. Casting decisions will be important to continuing that momentum. While bringing in some exciting names, such as Nick Frost and John Lithgow, is positive, the chance to have some of the original movie stars in the television show would be a talking point. Felton's return caused major shockwaves across the Muggle world this week and will undoubtedly positively impact ticket sales for the play on Broadway. That alone is why HBO should think about casting some of the original stars; it would get many fans to return to the franchise and consider watching it. While there might be a lot of Harry Potter fans who will dive into the series because it's Harry Potter-related, others will require a little more convincing, and having some of the original actors return to a new role would be the way of doing that. It would guarantee that the HBO versions of the Harry Potter characters are different from the movies, and that alone would prove to be intriguing for fans as they'd want to see the twist that they put on the role.

HBO could Highlight Some Of The Underused Harry Potter Actors

Many Great Talents Only Had Limited Roles In The Original Harry Potter Movies

One way that HBO could bring back members of the original cast is by plucking great actors who only had limited roles in the movies to take on something more significant. It would obviously be distracting to see Daniel Radcliffe or Rupert Grint appear in another role because they're too synonymous with the characters they played in the movies. However, there were so many amazing actors who were used in the movies that only had small parts to play in the grand scheme of things. People such as David Tennant and Emma Thompson only had brief appearances across the movie series, and while they did great in those performances, it wouldn't feel as impactful if they took on a larger role this time around.

Doing this would allow fans of the Harry Potter movies to have some actors they recognize, providing fun Easter eggs within the HBO series while giving the actors the chance to bring something more memorable to the table this time. It feels like it would be the best of both worlds without blending the movie series and the HBO show. Harry Potter fans have proven that they would be excited to see original cast members return, and the idea of them playing new roles would also ensure it remains refreshing and doesn't just feel like it's happening for the sake of it. HBO's Harry Potter series would gain some genuine buzz from doing this, and that would be helpful to the show in the early moments.

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