The countdown to HBO’s Harry Potter series is officially on! With every behind-the-scenes update and casting announcement the studio drops, the hype grows exponentially, leaving fans absolutely buzzing for this next chapter in the Wizarding World. Stated by Screenrant, the popular franchise has been the most profitable in history with an income of $30 million and having sold around 600 million books.The latest update for the upcoming series focuses on casting, with the production company actively auditioning and scouting talent to portray the character of Colin Creevey.
Reported by Screenrant, the character, Colin who was portrayed by Hugh Mitchell (Wallander, Whitechapel), who first made his appearance in Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, was an energetic muggle- born gryffindor wizard, who unfortunately became one of the paralyzed victims of the basilisk. The news of the casting comes from when Gracie Cochrane (Blitz, Beeteljuice, Beetlejuice), who will portray Ginny Weasley in the first season has decided to leave the show before the second season due to unforeseen circumstances.
Stated by mxdwn, HBO has given their statement regarding the matter on the young actress’s sudden departure,” We support Gracie Cochrane and her family’s decision not to return for the next season of HBO’s Harry Potter series, and we are grateful for her work on season one of the show. We wish Gracie and her family the best.”
Stated by Screenrant, Colin has been the one of the franchise’s most under appreciated characters, but the series could turn things around and unfold his journey properly. It could show scenes that were never shown within the film such as his transformation from being an eager young student into a courageous member of Dumbledore’s army.
The Harry Potter series is scheduled to make is grand debut on both HBO and HBO Max on Christmas Day and will consists of eight episodes.