Neuigkeiten

After weeks of speculation, HBO has confirmed the first cast members of its upcoming Harry Potter series.

As expected, John Lithgow will play beloved Hogwarts headmaster Albus Dumbledore. The six-time Emmy winner and two-time Oscar nominee revealed in February he had accepted the role. Two-time Oscar nominee Janet McTeer will play Transfiguration professor Minerva McGonagall. Emmy nominee Paapa Essiedu will play Potions professor Severus Snape, while Shaun of the Dead's Nick Frost will play groundskeeper Rubeus Hagrid. All four will be series regulars.

In addition, the guest and recurring cast includes Luke Thallon as Defense Against the Dark Arts professor Quirinus Quirrell and five-time BAFTA winner Paul Whitehouse as caretaker Argus Filch.

See Harry Potter series reportedly finds its Snape in I May Destroy You star Paapa Essiedu

"We are happy to announce the casting of John Lithgow, Janet McTeer, Paapa Essiedu, Nick Frost, Luke Thallon and Paul Whitehouse to play Dumbledore,...

The adult cast for the HBO Harry Potter series has been confirmed!

Specifically, they revealed the cast for 6 of the major roles including Snape, Dumbledore, McGonagall, and more.

We’re bringing you the entire adult cast here!

If you don’t know, the roles of the main children – Harry Potter, Ron Weasley, and Hermione Granger, have not yet been cast.

Keep reading to find out more…

Dumbledore: John Lithgow

HBO confirmed the casting today, though it has been known for a while now!

John previously confirmed the news and explained why he said “yes” to the project.

“As the kids grew older [in the books], you learn more and more about Dumbledore, and he became a much more surprising, complicated character. They have described this to me, and I’ve got to discover it for myself and make it my own,” he added to Variety.

Professor Snape: Paapa Essiedu

I May Destroy You...

HBO is officially confirming the first cast members for the “Harry Potter” TV series.

The cast now includes the following series regulars: John Lithgow as Albus Dumbledore, Janet McTeer as Minerva McGonagall, Paapa Essiedu as Severus Snape, and Nick Frost as Rubeus Hagrid. It had previously been reported that all four actors were in talks for the show.

In addition, Luke Thallon has joined in the recurring role of Quirinus Quirrell. Paul Whitehouse will appear in the recurring role of Argus Filch.

“We are happy to announce the casting of John Lithgow, Janet McTeer, Paapa Essiedu, Nick Frost, Luke Thallon and Paul Whitehouse to play Dumbledore, McGonagall, Snape, Hagrid, Quirrell and Filch,” said Francesca Gardiner, showrunner and executive producer, and Mark Mylod, director of multiple episodes and executive producer. “We’re delighted to have such extraordinary talent onboard, and we can’t wait to see them bring these beloved characters to new life.

Max’s Harry Potter TV series has officially cast four series regulars and two recurring roles, including four actors Deadline previously revealed: John Lithgow as Albus Dumbledore, Janet McTeer as Minerva McGonagall, Paapa Essiedu as Severus Snape, and Nick Frost as Rubeus Hagrid.

The newly announced cast includes Luke Thallon as Quirinus Quirrell and Paul Whitehouse as Argus Filch. Whitehouse is the only actor cast thus far to have appeared in any of the original films. He played Sir Cadogan in Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban.

The franchise follows the life of a young wizard, the titular Harry Potter, whose parents died under mysterious circumstances when he was very young. He was forced to live a life of misery and servitude to his aunt and uncle and their awful son before he was freed from his gilded cage when Hagrid extended an invitation that changed his life forever.

Whether it’s the original director or not, following up all time classics in a series is a tall task. We have seen it with many of the greatest movies of all time like Rick Rosenthal having to follow up John Carpenter and Halloween or John Boorman following up William Friedkin and The Exorcist. Sometimes the original director has a go at it for contractual obligations like Tobe Hooper and Cannon films giving us Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2 or for passion like John Carpenter himself electing to attempt to give us a better version of Escape from New York but in Los Angeles. Sorry, John, we still think you are wrong about that one. One director that made a career of it was George Romero. While he certainly had a varied career with things like Knightriders, Creepshow, and Monkey Shines, he is also the godfather of modern zombie horror. After Night of the Living Dead...

Shaun of the Dead director Edgar Wright has an intriguing new project. He’s finishing up another Stephen King adaptation for fans of cinematic versions of the horror icon’s prose.

The massive success of the first It remake increased interest in rebooting King's past works, including the ones that didn’t do so well. So far, no one appears interested in developing a new version of Maximum Overdrive, but this November, we'll see the second big-screen version of 1987's The Running Man.

The Running Man originally debuted as a novella King wrote under his “Richard Bachman” pen name. The dark dystopian work about a game show where contestants face a life-or-death chase with hunters on their heels had much potential. That’s not how things played out in theaters. While King’s books continued to sell high volumes, films like Firestarter and Creepshow 2, didn’t set critics or fans on fire.

Folks, I'm going to be the one person brave enough to say it: 2025 has not exactly been great so far. I won't get into all the reasons why (have you checked your 401k lately?), but even narrowing the aperture to only the world of movies, things have been pretty rough out there. A majority of the big studio films have been disappointments, and the box office was struggling mightily until "A Minecraft Movie" came along. There have been a few highlights -- I loved "The Ballad of Wallis Island," for example, and I really enjoyed Steven Soderbergh's one-two punch of "Presence" and "Black Bag" -- but the first few months of the year weren't exactly filled with non-stop bangers.

Given the bumpy road movie lovers are currently experiencing, I felt a palpable sense of relief when I saw the new horror/comedy "Hell of a Summer." It's not the...

Simon Pegg has teased the stunts Tom Cruise performs in ‘Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning’ are "just beggar belief".The 55-year-old actor is due to reprise his role as I.M.F (Impossible Mission Force) technician Benji Dunn opposite Cruise’s agent Ethan Hunt in the latest instalment of the action franchise, and Pegg has now teased his co-star’s stunts will leave audiences speechless.Speaking on a panel at AwesomeCon about ‘Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning’, he said: "For me, it was my favourite of the six ‘Missions’ that I filmed. It was my favourite to shoot. "We were in the Arctic; we were in South Africa. The stunts Tom is doing just beggar belief. I mean, really, really dumb s***."The ‘Hot Fuzz’ star added Cruise, 62, was always "incredibly focused" and "incredibly careful" when he performed his death-defying stunts.Pegg continued: "A lot of people say,...

After nearly three decades of death-defying stunts, elaborate disguises, and impossible missions, Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning is—maybe—bringing the epic story of Ethan Hunt to a dramatic close. Directed and written (with Erik Jendresen) once again by Christopher McQuarrie, the mind behind Rogue Nation, Fallout, and Dead Reckoning, the latest chapter is aiming to be the biggest and boldest yet. As the release draws near, Simon Pegg chatted with Collider about Benji Dunn’s journey, the evolving ensemble, and what really makes this "the final reckoning."

As part of Collider’s Exclusive Preview event spotlighting this summer’s biggest films, Pegg opened up on all things Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning. With the stakes higher than ever and the title alone hinting at major consequences, we asked Pegg what makes this the final reckoning. True to Imf form, he kept things close to the chest. He didn’t give anything away,...

Glen Powell just dropped a major update on his upcoming remake of a classic action movie. Powell is set to star in The Running Man, which is coming to theaters on November 7 and is a remake of the 1987 Arnold Schwarzenegger film of the same name. The thriller is set in a dystopian America where a falsely convicted policeman has a chance to earn his freedom when he is forced to compete in a game show that sees convicts, runners, and more fight to the death. Powell recently sat down with People Magazine to promote his upcoming line of condiments, Smash Kitchen, and he confirmed that Schwarzenegger gave them the go-ahead to make the movie:

“Arnold gave us his blessing. Patrick Schwarzenegger is a great friend of mine, and I asked Patrick if I could talk to Arnold and I hadn’t seen Arnold since we shot Expendables in Bulgaria. Arnold gave us his full blessing,...

During last night's Final Four games on CBS, Paramount Pictures announced that the brand new theatrical trailer for Tom Cruise's highly anticipated Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning - which originally debuted at CinemaCon last week - will be released online Monday!

Whether it'll drop during the National Championship Game or earlier in the day remains to be seen, but we'd wager on the latter since that's generally when the studio tends to launch new footage. We'd then expect a TV spot to debut during the game, directing fans online to check out the full-length trailer.

Plot details remain under wraps, but we learned at CinemaCon that the film will pick up two months after the events of Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning, with Ethan Hunt (Tom Cruise) still seemingly on the run and presumably on the hunt for the sunken Sevastopol.

As per Deadline's footage description, here's some...

Harry Potter casting news has been quiet in the last week, but one of the actors to be linked to a big – literally big – role in the movie is Shaun of the Dead and Hot Fuzz star Nick Frost. While fans have been very much on board with the idea of Frost stepping into the huge shoes of the late Robbie Coltrane to play Hagrid in the upcoming TV show based on the books of J.K. Rowling. However, it seems that just like many other exclusives about actors being “close” to being cast in big projects, news of Frost’s “casting” may have been a little premature.

So far, only one member of the Harry Potter TV show cast has been confirmed, and that is John Lithgow as Dumbledore. However, even that role has not actually been confirmed by HBO, and only through Lithgow himself openly discussing the part has...

Has Hagrid been cast for Harry Potter Reboot? ( Photo Credit – Facebook )

The highly anticipated Harry Potter TV reboot is officially in the works, promising a decade-long deep dive into Hogwarts like never before. With casting news flying faster than a Firebolt, things are already looking lumos-lit. One of the biggest questions on everyone’s mind? Who could possibly fill Hagrid’s enormous boots (and beard)?

Well, reports according to Collider are swirling that British comedy legend Nick Frost, yes, that Nick Frost from Shaun of the Dead and Hot Fuzz, is stepping into the role of our favorite half-giant with a heart of gold. And honestly? We’re kinda obsessed with the idea. Frost has the warmth, the wit, and definitely the build to bring Hagrid back to life in a fresh, nostalgic way. With stars like John Lithgow and Paapa Essiedu also joining the cast, this reboot might just charm our socks off,...

At just 22, Finn Wolfhard had already made a name for himself as an actor, starring in the hit series Stranger Things. The young star is now stepping into a new role, filmmaker. His directorial debut, Hell of a Summer, is a horror-comedy that draws inspiration from classic slasher films and the dark humor of teen comedies.

As he navigated the challenges of bringing his vision to life, Wolfhard faced skepticism from many who questioned his ability to direct simply because of his age. In a recent interview, he opened up about the journey of creating the film.

Finn Wolfhard as Mike Wheeler in Stranger Things | Credit: Netflix Finn Wolfhard reflects on the challenges of his directorial debut at age 22

Finn Wolfhard‘s journey to making Hell of a Summer as his directorial debut has definitely been filled with both challenges and growth. In an exclusive interview with People, Wolfhard opened...

If there’s one thing that’s as prolific as horror author Stephen King himself, it’s the world of Stephen King adaptations. It was recently announced, for starters, that the author’s killer dog classic Cujo is headed back to the screen with a new adaptation in the works from Netflix with Black Swan filmmaker Darren Aronofsky in talks to direct.

Mike Flanagan also has plans to tackle new adaptations of The Dark Tower and Carrie for Amazon, and A24 is developing Stephen King’s Fairy Tale into a 10-episode series, to name just a handful of new movies and series on the way in 2026 and beyond.

But that doesn’t mean 2025 will take it easy on the King adaptations.

The year is packed with adaptations in film and series form. Here are six upcoming Stephen King adaptations arriving in 2025.

The Monkey – April 4 (PVOD), June 24 (Blu-ray)

In case you...

Glen Powell is lacing up his sneakers and racing to stay alive in the thrilling first trailer for “The Running Man,” Edgar Wright’s adaptation of the dystopian action thriller that was another key step in Arnold Schwarzenegger’s transformation from professional bodybuilder into a major movie star. Paramount Pictures, the studio behind the remake, offered a first look at the film at CinemaCon as part of its presentation to theater owners on Thursday.

It finds Powell playing a down-and-out family man who decides to compete in a deadly game show where contestants try to outrace swat teams and drones that are trying to hunt them down (think “American Idol” with a much higher body count). The winner gets a cash prize. The losers end up in the morgue.

“This game is no game…life and death run wild,” Colman Domingo, playing the malevolent host of the popular program, intones.

Following an exceedingly positive reception for its live-action How To Train Your Dragon remake at CinemaCon, Universal Pictures brought out the main cast during its afternoon presentation to officially announce a sequel: How To Train Your Dragon 2.

The sequel will hit theaters June 11, 2027 - with director/writer Dean DeBlois and young stars Mason Thames ("Hiccup") and Nice Parker ("Astrid") all set to return.

The now-confirmed follow-up will adapt the animated sequel of the same name, which was met with widespread critical acclaim upon its release in 2014, and ultimately grossed over $621.5 million globally.

Before we get to that one, the first live-action adaptation opens in theaters June 13, and critics have been absolutely buzzing ever since its worldwide premiere at CinemaCon, so hopes are extremely high for the film's prospects this Summer.

The film stars the aforementioned Mason Thames (The Black Phone; Walker; For All Mankind) and Nico Parker (The Last of Us...

The live-action remake of the beloved animated outing How to Train Your Dragon soared into CinemaCon with a first screening. Written, produced and directed by Dean DeBlois, the filmmaker behind the original, animated How to Train Your Dragon trilogy, the upcoming remake stars Mason Thames taking the lead as the dragon-loving Viking, Hiccup.

Following the exclusive look at the new movie, the first reactions on social media have been mostly blazing, but there are still some ready to throw water on the fire. The general feeling is that the new version of the movie is a worthy live-action remake, but lacks any kind of risk taking as it sticks very close to the original film. On X, Jeremy Kazieva gushed that the film is "The Best Live-action Film I’Ve Seen. This was literally just like the animated movie, so if you enjoyed that, you’ll Really love this too!

Marvel, and specifically the Marvel Cinematic Universe, has dominated the zeitgeist for nearly two decades at this point. There's always plenty of talk as to whether general audiences are getting tired of Marvel movies, and while the MCU may not be as infallible as it once was, there's still ample interest. 2024's "Deadpool & Wolverine" crossed the $1 billion mark, and "Daredevil: Born Again" has been largely viewed within a positive light. Sure, every so often you get a "Captain America: Brave New World" that underperforms, but superhero movies will always have a place within the cultural landscape.

Some might argue that there are already too many Marvel movies, but they're could've been plenty more. For every Marvel project that winds up in theaters, there are numerous others where a script was written or even went into pre-production but got cancelled for one reason or another. Honestly, some of these cancelled...

Roses are red…

Blood is too.

And the undead are even hungrier

In Zombie Date Night 2!

"From the clearly rotted mind of Steve Urena comes the sequel to the critically acclaimed zombie romance comedy, Zombie Date Night!"

Zombie Date Night 2 is currently on Kickstarter and we caught up with Steve Urena to discuss his latest comic book:

Why is this story important to you?

Steve Urena: Zombie Date Night is important to me because I feel like the Zombie genre needed something different. I always thought dating/ trying to form a relationship during a zombie outbreak could be very interesting. Dating is scary enough and adding that undead creature element makes it more appealing to me. During a zombie outbreak everyone relies on each other to survive, so what if you were on a date and a zombie invasion happened? Your level of trust would have to speed up knowing...

Reacher star and real-life man-mountain Olivier Richters has now planted his flag in one of the most coveted video game roles. And it’s a role that will soon be realized in live-action courtesy of Amazon. Known for minor roles in the likes of Black Widow and The King’s Man, Richters recently landed his most prominent role to date, starring alongside (and somehow dwarfing) Alan Ritchson as the villain, Paulie, in the hugely successful Prime Video series, Reacher. Now, Richters wants to take the lead.

Speaking with ScreenRant recently, Richters revealed that he would love to be the man chosen to lead Amazon’s long-awaited adaptation of God of War as Kratos. Naming it one of his dream roles, the bodybuilder and actor, who stands at a gigantic 7’ 2’’ tall, admits that his sheer size could keep him from leading the series.

“Last week it was announced by Amazon that they...

The zombie genre is one of the oldest and most resilient subgenres in horror, starting with Victor Halperin's seminal 1932 film "White Zombie" starring Bela Lugosi. The subgenre has evolved and seen many changes throughout the decades, with new variations, genre mixes, and reimaginings that keep the walking dead fresh and relevant. Whether that's George Romero defining the modern zombie with poignant social commentary in his "Dead" movie series that started with "Night of the Living Dead" in 1968, Danny Boyle bringing the genre to modern times with fast zombies and gritty handheld filmmaking in "28 Days Later," or "The Walking Dead" turning the undead into compelling TV drama in the 2010s.

One thing many modern zombie movies and shows have in common, which may appear bizarre for those not overly familiar with the genre, is the lack of the word "zombie." Indeed, zombie is almost a dirty word in the genre,...

Greatest hits hurt a lot, as you can see in the trailer for Murder Ballads: How to Make It in Rock ‘n’ Roll below.

The British indie horror-comedy will be released on VOD on April 15 from The Horror Collective.

Prepare for the rapid rise and violent fall of rock band Stack of Corpses, whose audacious attempt to jump-start their career by stealing another singer’s song leads to bloody and unexpected consequences. The musical journey is told through six chapters that unravel the band’s tumultuous life.

Mitchell Tolliday makes his feature directorial debut from a script he co-wrote with Neil Rickatson, expanding on their 2020 short film Everything Is Going to Be Fine.

Luke de Belder, Rhiann Connor, Fran Mcateer, Imogen Wilde, Alyx Nazir, Lauren Cornelius, Niccy Lin (“You”), and Simon Callow star.

“Murder Ballads is a fast paced, colourful, larger-than-life comedy that goes in some darkly farcical directions,” Tolliday said.

Shaun of the Dead and Hot Fuzz star Simon Pegg's movie, Angels in the Asylum, has halted production after running out of money halfway through filming. The British indie film, which also stars Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them's Katherine Waterston, began shooting without its financing fully in place.

Per Deadline, Angels in the Asylum halted filming in February, 15 days into a month-long shoot, with producers currently scrambling to get the $6.4M production back on track. The movie's crew members are reportedly owed at least £600,000 in wages, with cast pay ringfenced in an escrow account under Equity union agreements. Pegg, who also serves as an executive producer for Angels in the Asylum, has not invested in the film and has not yet been paid for his work.

Angels in the Asylum is inspired by true events and will tell the story of incarcerated women who are deemed typhoid...

The upcoming Harry Potter series may have found its Hagrid, and the choice could be the perfect person for the role!

One of the biggest challenges for HBO’s Harry Potter adaptation is going to be the casting. It’s one thing for fans of the long-running book series who have imagined the characters in their heads. It’s another when the 2001-2011 movie series had what some would consider near-perfect casting for each character.

The HBO show hasn’t officially confirmed their castings yet, but according to various sources, the planned cast will include John Lithgow as Albus Dumbledore, Janet McTeer as Minerva McGonagall, and Paapa Essiedu as Severus Snape.

Now, Deadline is reporting that Nick Frost is in negotiations to play Hogwarts’ groundskeeper Rubeus Hagrid. As with the other castings, HBO has yet to confirm the news themselves. However, Frost himself seemed to tease it with an Instagram post saying,...

The upcoming Harry Potter adaptation for HBO continues to find its cast. While the gigantic task of finding the core group of child actors is still in the process, the Warner Bros. series has been chugging along with some casting news — namely, John Lithgow taking up the role of Dumbledore for the show. “The overall concept of this entire reboot of Harry Potter is an entire season is devoted to a single novel,” Lithgow said. “You know, Dumbledore is — he’s kind of the nuclear weapon. He only goes on very, very occasionally. I don’t think it’s gonna be that hard a job, and, we’ll just go back and forth.“

Deadline now reports that Shaun of the Dead star Nick Frost is closing a deal to portray Hagrid in the HBO series. The character was known as Hogwarts’ warm and friendly gamekeeper, as well as groundskeeper. Hagrid...

In just a few short months, Nick Frost will be seen going from dragon slayer to dragon dentist as moustachioed viking Gobber the Belch in Dean DeBlois' live-action How To Train Your Dragon movie. And, if the latest word from Deadline is to be believed, then it looks like Frost's care of magical creatures will be continuing with another giant franchise outing very soon. Yes, according to the trade, the Shaun Of The Dead and Hot Fuzz star is nearing a deal to play Hogwarts' beloved gamekeeper Rubeus Hagrid in HBO's upcoming Harry Potter series. Now how's that for a slice of fried gold?

While HBO are, as usual, refusing to either confirm or deny Frost's involvement in Mark Mylod and Francesca Gardiner's Wizarding World reboot, this news comes just days after the iconic actor-comedian shared a cryptic Instagram post saying "What a bloody lovely day! It's happening,...

Nick Frost ought to start practicing his best, “Yer a wizard, Harry” in the mirror.

The British actor is nearing a deal to play Rubeus Hagrid in HBO’s forthcoming Harry Potter series, according to our sister site Deadline.

More from TVLineThe White Lotus' Natasha Rothwell Teases Big Twists in Season 3's Final Episodes: 'Audiences Are Going to Be So Surprised'The White Lotus Somehow Gets Even More Shocking With a Big Boat RevealThe White Lotus Stars Preview the Fallout From [Spoiler]'s Surprise Hookup: 'It Feels Like Middle School'

“We appreciate that such a high-profile series will draw a lot of rumor and speculation,...

Let's hope the Hogwarts grounds have been reinforced for some reenactments of Bad Boys II and the freezers are stocked with Cornettos, because, according to Deadline, British actor-comedian Nick Frost is nearing a deal to play the beloved half-giant Rubeus Hagrid in HBO’s upcoming Harry Potter series. If confirmed, the Hot Fuzz and Shaun of the Dead star will step into the enormous boots once worn by the late Robbie Coltrane, who portrayed Hagrid across all eight films in the original Warner Bros. franchise.

Frost would join an already high-profile ensemble reportedly including John Lithgow as Professor Dumbledore, Janet McTeer as McGonagall, and Paapa Essiedu as Severus Snape—all previously reported as nearing deals for the project. HBO declined to comment on the casting news, offering only a general statement: “We appreciate that such a high-profile series will draw a lot of rumor and speculation. As we make our way through pre-production,...

Harry Potter fans have started to see the first pieces of HBO’s new TV series coming together, with John Lithgow’s Dumbledore casting and several other stars being “close to a deal” to take on some of the iconic roles of the franchise. Now it looks like HBO is closing in on an actor to take over the role of another much-loved character of the franchise – Rubeus Hagrid.

According to Deadline, Shaun of the Dead and Hot Fuzz star Nick Frost is close to stepping into the large shoes of Hogwarts’ groundskeeper, who becomes an ally of Harry and his friends during their time at the wizarding school. Having previously been played by the late Robbie Coltrane throughout the movie franchise, the role of Hagrid is certainly not going to be an easy one to take on, but Frost certainly seems to be someone who can bring the kind of comedic timing and jolly,...

HBO’s “Harry Potter” television series has honed in on a British vet for its vast ensemble of Wizarding World characters. Nick Frost, known for his turns in Edgar Wright’s comedic Cornetto trilogy, is nearing a deal to play Rubeus Hagrid, the kindly half-giant groundskeeper of Hogwarts, Variety has confirmed with sources.

HBO declined to comment on Frost’s potential involvement, though they provided the cagey response that, “We appreciate that such a high-profile series will draw a lot of rumor and speculation.”

“As we make our way through pre-production, we will only confirm details as we finalize deals,” the network continued. It is the same statement that HBO issued when reports emerged that John Lithgow was in talks to play Albus Dumbledore. (The actor has since confirmed his casting.)

Reports of Frost’s involvement emerge days after the actor posted a cryptic message on his Instagram, saying “What a bloody lovely day!

Hot Fuzz actor Nick Frost is heading to Hogwarts. As the cast of the Harry Potter reboot series comes together at HBO, it's looking like Frost is becoming the next actor to take on a major role.

Per Deadline, Frost is nearing a deal to play the role of Rubeus Hagrid in the Harry Potter reboot series. A fan favorite character, Hagrid was originally played by Robbie Coltrane in the Harry Potter movie series. While the casting hasn't been officially confirmed, chatter about Frost possibly joining the show emerged on March 20 when the Shaun of the Dead star posted a cryptic message on Instagram. Sharing a selfie, Frost wrote in the caption, "What a bloody lovely day! It’s happening, it’s actually happening. Stay cool."

View this post on InstagramA post shared by Nick Frost (@friedgold)

Frost rose to fame as Simon Pegg's co-star in the hit zombie...

Exclusive: HBO continues to put together the cast puzzle of its high-profile series adaptation of the hugely popular Harry Potter fantasy books. The latest major piece appears to be British actor-comedian Nick Frost who is nearing a deal to play half-giant Rubeus Hagrid, Deadline has learned.

He would join John Lithgow, Janet McTeer and Paapa Essiedu who, as Deadline has reported exclusively, are set or in negotiations to play Professor Albus Dumbledore, Professor Minerva McGonagall and Professor Severus Snape, respectively.

HBO declined comment. “We appreciate that such a high-profile series will draw a lot of rumor and speculation,” the network said in a statement. “As we make our way through pre-production, we will only confirm details as we finalize deals.”

While HBO has remained tightlipped, chatter about Frost’s potential casting as Hagrid started percolating online last week, including on Reddit, as fans have been zeroing on a cryptic March 20 Instagram post by Frost,...

Real-life vintage shop owners Ruth Syratt and Megan Stevenson raid the past for sellable trinkets in this charmingly funny, quintessentially British comedy

Here is a very silly and very likable British mockumentary, one that – like Ruth and Megan, the two real-life Muswell Hill vintage-shop mavens at its centre – lovingly mixes and matches multifarious styles. Director and co-writer Chris Reading adopts a little The Office deadpan, some Shaun of the Dead bathos, a heap of Terry Gilliam, and even shoplifts a shot from Wes Anderson. If the resulting low-budget assemblage still bears these nametags and has the odd stray thread showing, it also has a persistent charm of its own.

The ChaChaCha vintage emporium (which really exists) is limping along until owners Ruth (Ruth Syratt) and Megan (Megan Stevenson) stumble on a time machine in the form of a souped-up bumper car – and thus an infinite supply of merchandise from whichever epoch they desire.

Star Trek and Star Wars are two of the most popular sci-fi franchises. While the former was the first to appear on small screens with The Original Series, the latter made the genre popular with its groundbreaking special effects and blockbuster storytelling. The popularity of Star Wars even led Star Trek to be revived and several other spinoffs were developed.

Although there have been several films, Star Trek is usually considered to be best made for TV or in the long-form format. Star Wars too has branched out to streaming with its Disney+ offerings, with shows like The Mandalorian and Andor gaining success. With both franchises spanning wide, naturally there will be some actors crossing over.

1. George Takei Hikaru Sulu in Star Trek | Credits: Paramount Network

George Takei is best known for his role as Hikaru Sulu in Star Trek: The Original Series. Sulu was the helmsman of the USS...

A24 and Kyle Mooney‘s dial-up disaster comedy Y2K wants you to party like it’s 1999 next month when it heads to streaming.

Y2K makes its streaming debut exclusively on Max on Friday, April 4. The film will debut on HBO linear on Saturday, April 5 at 8:00 p.m. Et.

The disaster comedy explores what if the millenium bug really happened. In the film, “Two high school juniors crash a New Year’s Eve party, only to find themselves fighting for their lives in this dial-up disaster comedy.”

Jaeden Martell (It, Mr. Harrigan’s Phone) and Julian Dennison (Deadpool 2) star as the high school friends. Y2K also stars Rachel Zegler (West Side Story), Lachlan Watson (“Chucky,” “Chilling Adventures of Sabrina”), Mason Gooding (Scream 2022, Scream VI), The Kid Laroi, Tim Heidecker (Us), Eduardo Franco (“Stranger Things”), Miles Robbins (Daniel Isn’t Real, Halloween 2018), Alicia Silverstone (The Killing of a Sacred Deer,...

The last time zombies dominated the horror genre, George W. Bush was in the White House. Since then, the braindead hordes have retreated — never disappearing completely, of course, but showing up in reduced numbers compared to their heyday of “Shaun of the Dead” and the “28 Days Later” series. Now, with climate change accelerating and fascism on the rise, the mood has turned post-apocalyptic once again.

Multiple films at this year’s SXSW engage with this ambient feeling of existential paranoia. The Australian entry “We Bury the Dead” takes the straightforward zombie-apocalypse route, with a little bit of “elevated” thematics mixed in. And given how many variations on both themes already exist, it’s impressive that writer/director Zak Hilditch has located some fresh angles on the concept.

Chief among them are the disarming flashes of humanity that still exist inside of Hilditch’s undead, which surface occasionally, like the...

Edgar Wright is one of those directors who can sell a movie with his name alone. With a career that includes Shaun of the Dead, Hot Fuzz, Scott Pilgrim vs. the World, and Baby Driver, Wright is arguably one of the most celebrated and popular directors working today. While many of his films are based on original scripts or popular graphic novels, Wright is now turning his musically charged mind to remaking the beloved Arnold Schwarzenegger sci-fi classic, The Running Man (based on the Stephen King novel of the same name). Fans have been excited about the new movie for years, and we've finally got our first look at the movie.

Thanks to the latest issue of Empire Magazine, Edgar Wright fans can go behind the scenes on the production of The Running Man. The outlet shared an exclusive photo of Wright on set, giving his best director's pose with his crew behind him.

Stephen King’s The Running Man is headed back to the big screen later this year from director Edgar Wright, with Glen Powell (Top Gun: Maverick, Twisters) taking over the role played by Arnold Schwarzenegger in the 1987 movie. It’s set for release in theaters from Paramount on November 7, 2025.

Chatting with Empire Magazine, Wright teases that his upcoming movie is going to be more faithful to Stephen King’s source novel than the 1980s movie adaptation ended up being.

Wright previews, “One of the things about the book that I loved was the fact that Ben Richards is out in the world on his own, so it’s like the deadliest game of hide and seek. It does feel like making a road movie in a lot of ways: a very intense, dangerous road movie.”

“Ben is moving through different environments and meeting different people as he tries to survive 30 days out in the wild,...

The horror film genre has been a staple of entertainment for over a century and it continues to evolve daily. Typically, a horror film explores darker themes which include but are not limited to monsters, religion, and apocalyptic events. Horror reflects societal issues while examining moments in history.

With such a wide variety, horror can be overwhelming to keep up with. In this dense and oversaturated genre, some films emerge that showcase how perfectly they fit within the horror world. A select few horror movies stand out as truly flawless through their rewarding payoffs, familiar horror tropes, and compelling stories.

Related10 Shocking Horror Movie Twists We’ll Remember Forever

From bonafide iconic films like Psycho to modern unknowns like His House, the horror genre is packed with shocking twists.

Shaun of the Dead Is a Genre-Bending Horror Comedy Classic Rotten Tomatoes Score: 92%

Shaun of the Dead follows Shaun, an unmotivated...

As 2025 progresses, the scripted South Korean television programming known as K-dramas, regardless of genre, continues to find success with global audiences. From the return of enormously popular shows to buzzed-about series debuts, there are a lot of major K-drama premieres throughout 2025. These new and returning shows run the full gamut of genres, including tautly staged crime thrillers and screwball fantasy romantic comedies. Simply put, there is a K-drama out there for everyone coming in 2025, ready to join the pantheon of the best K-dramas of all time.

What helps tide over the wait for many of these shows is that several are either slated to be simulcast in the United States or released as a Netflix K-drama original. With new shows coming out of Korea constantly, several of the K-dramas listed here have already made their 2025 debut. Without further ado, here are the 10 most anticipated K-dramas premiering throughout 2025, ready to become your new television obsession.

Since Osgood Perkins’ feature debut with The Blackcoat’s Daughter, the filmmaker quickly developed a reputation for somber, atmospheric horror. Perkins left that variety of horror behind for his fifth outing as director with The Monkey, opting instead to entertain with an absurdist, gory comedy that mines death for all its mordant humor. It’s a move that might seem out of left field at first, until you recall Perkins’ early career start as an actor with comedic roles including the underseen early aughts horror-comedy Dead & Breakfast.

The 2004 zombie comedy from writer/director Matthew Leutwyler follows a group of friends road-tripping in an Rv to Galveston, Texas, for a wedding. Because this is a horror-comedy, the group gets lost and winds up at a bed & breakfast in Lovelock. Things are already weird and eccentric in small town Texas, but then group oddball Johnny (Perkins) opens a small wooden box and unleashes “Kuman Thong,...

In such a cruel world, one needs to laugh often. It makes us feel better, right? Thankfully, Netflix has a lot to offer in terms of series or movies that make us chuckle.

Some of these shows are well-known. Who hasn't seen Seinfeld, for instance? It is excellent and worth watching, but not the only thing worth watching.

The series (and one movie) below might fly a little under the radar, but they are truly hidden gems. They are worth your time. Most importantly, they will make you laugh.

Seven hidden gems streaming on Netflix that will make you laughDerry Girls

The amount of warmth on this show is amazing, especially considering there is an ever-present shadow of the Northern Ireland Troubles. The series takes place in the 1990s and revolves around a group of teen girls. Only, we get to see their other relationships fleshed out as well.

The...

Nick Frost steps into uncharted territory with his recent role, transforming from his signature comedic charm to a deeply unsettling presence in Black Cab, a psychological horror arriving on Blu-ray, DVD, and digital on 7 April 2025. The Shudder Original, directed by Bruce Goodison, delivers a relentless ride into terror, blending abduction horror with ghostly apparitions and psychological torment.

Frost, best known for his work in Shaun of the Dead, Hot Fuzz, and Attack the Block, plays Ian, a seemingly unassuming cab driver with a sinister agenda. Alongside him, Synnøve Karlsen delivers a gripping performance as Anne, a woman trapped in a nightmare, while Luke Norris (Poldark) plays her controlling fiancé, whose presence only adds to the mounting tension.

What starts as an awkward date takes a horrifying turn when Anne and her fiancé unknowingly step into the wrong taxi. What should have been a simple ride home descends into a brutal...

The British mockumentary sitcom The Office remains one of the most influential comedies ever produced. Not only did the series enjoy a stellar three-season run which culminated in an 8.5 IMDb rating, it also inspired a range of spinoffs, including the Steve Carrell version.

Though it only lasted for two seasons (2001–2003), the show catapulted its cast to stardom, and produced a range of superstars. Over two decades later, let’s take a look at where the actors are in 2025.

Ewen MacIntosh (Keith Bishop) Ewen MacIntosh in The Office. | BBC

Ewen MacIntosh, who played the deadpan and beloved accountant Keith Bishop, sadly passed away at the age of 50. His death was confirmed on February 21, 2024, leading to an outpouring of tributes from fans and co-stars. Ricky Gervais described him as an “absolute original.” (via Standard)

Related “He had all the makings of a Dunder Mifflin manager”: Steve Carell’s Exit Killed ‘The Office...

"Buffy the Vampire Slayer" looks set to rise from the grave, with Sarah Michelle Gellar reportedly set to return as her iconic character. This is great news for everyone who grew up watching the original series in the late '90s and early 2000s, but the revival probably won't arrive for a while yet, and that means having to wait impatiently. Still, what if we told you that there's an awesome show that's similar to "Buffy" and flew under the radar at the time of its release? That show exists and it's called "Reaper," and it deserves to be exhumed so it can finally gain the appreciation it deserves.

Created by Michele Fazekas and Tara Butters -- who Marvel fans will know for their work on "Agent Carter -- The CW's "Reaper" began life as a spec script for an episode of "Buffy the Vampire Slayer." However, after being inspired...

Universal Pictures has brought online the How to Train Your Dragon Super Bowl spot, which reveals that the new trailer for the film will be released on Wednesday.

On the rugged isle of Berk, where Vikings and dragons have been bitter enemies for generations, Hiccup stands apart. The inventive yet overlooked son of Chief Stoick the Vast, Hiccup defies centuries of tradition when he befriends Toothless, a feared Night Fury dragon.

Their unlikely bond reveals the true nature of dragons, challenging the very foundations of Viking society. With the fierce and ambitious Astrid and the village’s quirky blacksmith Gobber by his side, Hiccup confronts a world torn by fear and misunderstanding.

As an ancient threat emerges, endangering both Vikings and dragons, Hiccup’s friendship with Toothless becomes the key to forging a new future. Together, they must navigate the delicate path toward peace, soaring beyond the boundaries of their...

The new look at the live-action remake of the animated classic How to Train Your Dragon soars into view thanks to the Super Bowl. From three-time Oscar nominee and Golden Globe winner Dean DeBlois, the director behind the original How to Train Your Dragon trilogy from DreamWorks Animation, comes this live-action reimagining of the movie that launched the beloved franchise. You can check out the new trailer for How to Train Your Dragon below.

Written, produced and directed by Dean DeBlois, How to Train Your Dragon stars Mason Thames as Hiccup alongside BAFTA nominee Nico Parker, Nick Frost, Julian Dennison (Deadpool 2), Gabriel Howell (Bodies), Bronwyn James (Wicked), Harry Trevaldwyn (Smothered), Ruth Codd (The Midnight Club), BAFTA nominee Peter Serafinowicz (Guardians of the Galaxy), Murray McArthur (Game of Thrones), and Gerard Butler who reprises the role of Stoick. Alongside the new footage, you can also check out the official synopsis for the live-action reimagining below.

Live-action remakes aren’t just Disney’s anymore. Universal debuted a full look at the reimagining of DreamWorks Animation’s beloved “How to Train Your Dragon” during the Super Bowl, releasing a stirring new trailer after a spot during the NFL championship game.

Like the original film from 2010, this remake follows the isle of Berk, where vikings and dragons have long been enemies. But when Hiccup (Mason Thames) goes against centuries of tradition to befriend Toothless, a Night Fury dragon, he disrupts the community and opens up new possibilities for both vikings and dragons alike. The teaser shows their initial meeting, with a wary Hiccup gently reaching out to touch Toothless on the snout, slowly earning his trust.

“I’m the first viking who wouldn’t kill a dragon,” Hiccup says.

And he’s rewarded for his decision. Together, Toothless and Hiccup soar through the sky, barreling past rocky cliffs and roaring oceans,...

This article contains some spoilers for "Heart Eyes."

The filmmaking team behind the new Valentine's Day-set slasher movie "Heart Eyes" seems to be rallying around their film with a particular spin on the "see it in theaters!" agenda. Namely, that new horror movie icons cannot be born if no one goes to see them when they're brand new. While this is unimpeachably true, it feels important to point out at least one of the reasons why horror fans — traditionally a very loyal and easy-to-please group — have not shown up for one of the several attempts at creating a new horror icon over the last decade and change. While some have not been given a fair shake at all, others have either had a pretty lackluster start, been too singular to franchise (I don't think we'll be seeing "Skinamarink V: The Skinamarinking" anytime soon), arrived too late (the eventual "Thanksgiving" movie...