The Fantastic Beasts movies never had enough traction, largely because the Harry Potter fans hated those ill-fitted spin-off movies — for good reason.

Janet McTeer is rumored to take on the role of Professor McGonagall in HBO’s Harry Potter reboot, joining an exciting cast.

HBO’s Harry Potter series is on the verge of casting two critical characters. Per Deadline, Janet McTeer is in negotiations to play Professor Minerva McGonagall, while Paapa Essiedu is nearing a ...

The late Maggie Smith played McGonagall in the movie franchise, while Fiona Glascott portrayed a younger version of the character in the Fantastic Beasts series. Professor Severus Snape is the ...

In the "Fantastic Beasts" prequel films, a younger version of McGonagall was portrayed by Fiona Glascott. With HBO's "Harry Potter" series, the franchise continues its push for greater inclusivity ...

McGonagall also is the nurturing head of Gryffindor House and the Deputy Headmistress under Headmaster Albus Dumbledore (Lithgow). In the Fantastic Beasts prequel films, the role was played by ...

Harry Potter star Nick Frost first gained fame for his collaborations with Edgar Wright, appearing in Shaun of the Dead and ...

Lithgow confirmed his casting in HBO ’s TV series reboot of J.K. Rowling’s young wizard story in February, saying that it was ...

The Transfiguration professor at Hogwarts, McGonagall also is the nurturing head of Gryffindor House and the Deputy Headmistress under Headmaster Albus Dumbledore (Lithgow). In the Fantastic Beasts ...

In the Fantastic Beasts prequel films ... Meanwhile, Kgrid14 highlighted the imposing stature of the actors: "6'1 McGonagall and 6'4 Dumbledore about to be intimidating af." ...