Harry Potter reboot cast: Where you've seen the stars before

From Netflix dramas to cult comedies, the new cast brings a rich mix of stage and screen experience to Hogwarts

Promising a “faithful re-creation” of the beloved Harry Potter books and films, streaming service Max recently announced a few cast members for their new show. Here are the roles they were famous for:

John Lithgow (Albus Dumbledore)

Famed for his portrayal of Winston Churchill in Netflix's 'The Crown' and Cardinal Joseph Tremblay in 'Conclave', the actor also made his mark in theatre with his portrayal of Roald Dahl in 'Giant'.

Nick Frost (Rubeus Hagrid)

Primarily known for acting in the Three Flavours Cornetto trilogy opposite Simon Pegg, Frost has also acted with Pegg on the British TV series 'Spaced'.

Janet McTeer (Minerva McGonagall)

Dabbling in theatre and a handful of English classic adaptations, she was also a part of Netflix's 'Ozark' series (2017-22), 'The Menu' and 'Kaos', and will be next seen in 'Mission Impossible: Final Reckoning'.

Paapa Essiedu (Severus Snape)

Critically acclaimed for his film, TV and theatre work, he is known for his performances in 'I May Destroy You', 'Gangs of London', 'The Lazarus Project', and the Royal Shakespeare Company's 'Hamlet'.

Paul Whitehouse (Argus Filch)

Apart from voicing Sir Cadogan in the film 'Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban', he has also acted in 'The Fast Show' and BBC's 'Mortimer and Whitehouse: Gone Fishing'.

Luke Thallon (Quirinus Quirrell)

Primarily known for his powerful theatre roles in NT Live's 'Present Laughter', 'After Life' and an RSC production of 'Hamlet', he has also tried his hand at the silver screen in Yorgos Lanthimos' 'The Favourite'.