The Harry Potter HBO show is in its early stages, and only now seems to be on the verge of starting to get its cast together.

The Harry Potter TV series release date window was previously said to be in 2026, but HBO boss Casey Bloys has a less optimistic estimation.

Dumbledore was played in the first two Harry Potter films – Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone and Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets – by Irish Oscar winner Harris. The role was recast after his death in October 2002, with Michael Gambon playing the role for the remainder of the films.

HBO is reportedly setting its sights on an iconic actor to play Dumbledore in the Harry Potter TV series, and it might be the perfect choice.

The chances of Daniel Radcliffe returning to the franchise in either his previous role or in this subverted concept are slim. Radcliffe shared in an interview with ET Online that he fully supports the upcoming Harry Potter TV reboot but does not see himself returning as Harry.

HBO CEO Casey Bloys said JK Rowling has been 'fairly involved' in the planned 'Harry Potter' series, but it 'hasn't affected' casting decisions.

HBO boss Casey Bloys details J.K. Rowling's involvement in the Harry Potter seriesafter the author's controversial comments on transgender people.

HBO's Harry Potter series has many fan's eyes on it, especially with its casting. But the newest Dumbledore casting proves the movies will be honored.

Harry Potter” author J.K. Rowling is playing a part in the making of the upcoming HBO series based on the fantasy books — despite her history of anti-transgender rhetoric. HBO CEO Casey Bloys confirmed at a press event Tuesday that while Rowling,

The Harry Potter TV series is currently in production under HBO and Max, with the huge involvement of the author J.K. Rowling. And as per the CEO of HBO and Max, Casey Bloys, the show hasn’t "felt any impact" from the author’s anti-transgender views.