An originalHarry Potterstar would “love” to play a professor at Hogwarts in the television reboot. Announced back in 2023, the upcoming HBO series will adapt J.K. Rowling’s beloved book series once again, with each season dedicated to one of the seven novels. Though no cast has officially been announced, reports indicate thatHBO’sHarry Pottershowis eyeing Mark Rylance for Hogwarts' headmaster Albus Dumbledore, in addition to Paapa Essiedu for Professor Severus Snape.
During an exclusive interview withScreenRantpromoting the upcoming STARZ premiere ofThe Couple Next Door,originalHarry Potterstar Alfred Enoch, who played Dean Thomas,was asked if he would be interested in returning in the TV reboot as a new character, perhaps to serve as a mentor this time as opposed to being a student. Enoch eventually said he would “love” to play a professor at Hogwarts, possibly teaching defense against the dark arts. Read his full response below:
I wish I could say I learned enough to be a mentor to anyone, but I think probably they’d have to find someone else for that… I’d love that. That’s good. That’s only a one-season job, isn’t it?
What Alfred Enoch’s Comments Mean For The Harry Potter TV Reboot
Original Stars Returning As Different Characters Are Gaining Traction
Alfred Enoch isn’t the first time an originalHarry Potteractor has expressed interest in returning in the television reboot as a different character. In February 2024,Matthew Lewis, who played Neville Longbottomin all eightHarry Pottermovies, expressed interest in returning in the TV reboot, but as Professor Remus Lupin, Hogwarts' shape-shifting professor against the dark arts who was played by David Thewlis in the movies. In addition to Lewis, several originalHarry Potteractors have been asked about potentially returning in the TV reboot.
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Enoch is just the latest originalHarry Potteractor to express interest in returning in the TV reboot. After playing the Hogwarts student Dean Thomas in the movies, graduating on to playing a Hogwarts professor seems like a logical next step for the original star. Enoch explicitly expressed interest in teaching defense against the dark arts. Over the years, Hogwarts' professors of defense against the dark arts have included Severus Snape (Alan Rickman) and Remus Lupin (David Thewlis), among many more.
Our Take On Alfred Enoch Returning In The Harry Potter TV Reboot
The Return Of Original Actors Might Be Distracting
While it might be intriguing to see familiarHarry Potterstars returning in different roles, it could also become a distraction that takes away from the story the TV series is aiming to tell. It could end up overshadowing the new cast taking on major roles, turning the TV reboot into a parade of familiar faces. That said, the idea is compelling, and it could be executed in a way that enhances theHarry Potterreboot without pulling focus away from its story.
HBO’sHarry Pottershow is expected to premiere in 2026.
Harry Potter
Harry Potter is a multimedia franchise about an orphaned boy who enrolls at Hogwarts School of Wizardry, where he learns the truth about himself, his family, and the terrible evil that haunts the magical world. Adapted from the novels, Harry Potter is an eight-episode film saga that follows the journey of Harry Potter and his friends, Hermoine Granger and Ron Weasley, as they navigate the tricky world of growing up, school life, and magic. Starting from year one and moving to their seventh year, the films chronicle the students' time at Hogwarts while unfurling a sinister plot that centers around the unsuspecting Harry. With the return of the dark wizard, Voldemort, the students and professors at Hogwarts will fight to carry on as the world around them may change forever. Harry Potter has expanded beyond the world of its films and novels with several video games, a spin-off film series titled Fantastic Beasts, and even attractions at Universal Studios.
