To celebrate Back to Hogwarts Day, HBO’s highly anticipated Harry Potter television series made a magical announcement: Warwick Davis will officially return to the wizarding world, reprising his beloved role as Professor Filius Flitwick. The casting marks a heartfelt homecoming for Davis, who originated the role of the Charms master and Ravenclaw Head of House in the blockbuster film series.
A Familiar Face at Hogwarts
Fans around the globe have long associated Davis with the wise and quirky Flitwick, whose memorable lessons and loyalty left an indelible mark on the films. Now, with HBO’s new decade-long series adapting all seven of J.K. Rowling’s novels in greater depth, Davis will once again walk the halls of Hogwarts — a move that has stirred excitement and nostalgia in equal measure.
New Faces at Hogwarts
Alongside Davis’s return, the series also introduced several fresh cast members stepping into iconic roles:
- Elijah Oshin as Dean Thomas, the Gryffindor student known for his loyalty and quiet strength.
- Finn Stephens as Vincent Crabbe and William Nash as Gregory Goyle, the ever-present Slytherin duo and sidekicks to Draco Malfoy.
- Sirine Saba as Professor Pomona Sprout, Head of Hufflepuff House and Herbology professor.
- Richard Durden as Professor Cuthbert Binns, the ghostly History of Magic teacher.
- Bríd Brennan as Madam Poppy Pomfrey, the no-nonsense but deeply caring Hogwarts matron.
Back at Gringotts
The goblin ranks also welcome a familiar face with a new twist. Leigh Gill will portray Griphook, the sharp-minded Gringotts goblin who plays a pivotal role in the saga’s later chapters.
Looking Ahead
Production for the series recently began at Warner Bros. Studios in Leavesden — the same site where cinematic hits like Barbie and Wonka were filmed. With a premiere set for 2027 and plans to span ten years, this ambitious HBO Original aims to deliver the most faithful adaptation of Rowling’s books yet, giving space for characters and subplots that were only touched upon in the original films starring Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, and Rupert Grint.
With Warwick Davis’s return and a wave of fresh talent filling Hogwarts’ classrooms, the Harry Potter television series promises to enchant a new generation of fans while offering longtime readers the detailed storytelling they’ve always dreamed of.
