Harry Potter
Summary
The upcomingHarry PotterTV show has the opportunity to include some bright pocket-size case that the original films failed to sharpen on . HBO’sHarry PotterTV showwill once again tell the story of Hogwarts ' Golden Trio – Harry Potter , Ron Weasley , and Hermione Granger , who were toy by Daniel Radcliffe , Rupert Grint , and Emma Watson in the original picture . TheHarry Potterbookswere groundbreaking ceremony upon their dismissal and create an unbelievable cultural wallop worldwide , with audiences fall in love with the Wizarding World and its alone tale .
The picture commit a mass of exploit into several main characters , such as Albus Dumbledore ( Michael Gambon ) , Minerva McGonagall ( Dame Maggie Smith ) , and Lord Voldemort ( Raph Fiennes ) . However , some minor persona did n’t get the screen time or character development they merit in the movies , and some did n’t appear at all . Once the originalHarry Pottermoviesare remade in the upcoming television show , these character will hopefully have the recognition they ’re owe .
The upcoming HBO Harry Potter serial will run for 10 time of year but with only 7 playscript in the main franchise , the timeline of the serial is up for debate .
Relevant Characters
Movie Actor
Bill Weasley
Custom Image by SImone Ashmoore
Domhnall Gleeson
Aberforth Dumbledore
Ciarán Hinds
Harry Potter is HBO’s remake of the iconic Wizarding World film series that consisted of eight films between 2001 and 2011. Each season adapts a book from JK Rowling’s popular series and provides more book-accurate details than the movies did.
Peeves
Rik Mayall ( Deleted Scene )
Oliver Wood
Sean Biggerstaff
Lee Jordan
Luke Youngblood
Lily Evans Potter
Geraldine Somerville ( Adult )
Madam Poppy Pomfrey
Gemma Jones
Alice Longbottom
Lisa Wood
Frank Longbottom
James Payton
Dean Thomas
Alfred Enoch
Kingsley Shacklebolt
George Harris
Book / Movie Title
Book Release Date
Movie Release Date
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer ’s Stone
1997
2001
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
1998
2002
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
1999
2004
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
2000
2005
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
2003
2007
Harry Potter and the Half - ancestry Prince
2009
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows
2010 ( Part 1 ) , 2011 ( Part 2 )
10Bill Weasley
Movie Actor: Domhnall Gleeson
Bill Weasley ( Domhnall Gleeson ) was the eldest of Molly ( Julie Walters ) and Arthur ’s ( Mark Williams ) children and a Curse - Breaker for Gringotts . He first appear inThe Prisoner of Azkabanmovie while working in Egyptbut returned to England to join the parliamentary procedure of the Phoenix . During this fourth dimension , he encounter Fleur Delacour ( Clémence Poésy ) , and the two sparked up a relationship . They finally married inThe Deathly Hallows – Part 1 .
Bill had some major here and now in the books that were completely missing in the film .
Bill had some major second in the book that were wholly absent in the film . For exemplar , he did n’t appear inThe Half - Blood Princemovie , yet he was present for the Battle of the Astronomy Tower in the Holy Writ . It was then thathe was attacked by werewolf Fenrir Greyback ( Dave Legeno ) , which left a large scar on his cheek . When Bill appeared in the following film , he had the scar , but it also created a plot hole . Ron ’s old comrade was a smashing character in the book and one that the television show will hopefully give more screen sentence .
9Aberforth Dumbledore
Movie Actor: Ciarán Hinds
Aberforth Dumbledore ( Ciarán Hinds ) was the brother of Hogwarts ' headland teacher , Albus , and a key figure in the Second Wizarding War . InThe Deathly Hallows – Part 2 , he consecrate Harry , Ron , and Hermione access to a secret passage in his home to get back to Hogwarts . He later joined them at the Battle of Hogwarts and helped in the battle against Voldemort . However , several important details about Aberforth in the books were n’t included in the films .
Despite his forced human relationship with his brother , Aberforth was always in the background and watched Albus , Harry , and Hogwarts from afar throughout the year .
Aberforth was once the possessor of the Hog ’s Head Inn in Hogsmeade , which was where Albus interview Sybill Trellawney ( Emma Thompson ) for her teaching position . He was also amember of the original Order of the Phoenixand fought in the First Wizarding War alongside the Potters . Despite his labored relationship with his blood brother , Aberforth was always in the background and watched Albus , Harry , and Hogwarts from afar throughout the years . These details could well be lend to the newHarry PotterTV show and could give audiences a right understanding of the Dumbledores as a family .
8Peeves
Movie Actor: Rik Mayall (Deleted Scene)
One common complaint about theHarry Potterfilms from readers was that Peeves never come out . peeve was a Poltergeist who lurked around the halls of Hogwarts and caused all manner of chaos and mischief . He was very present during the Golden Trio ’s fourth dimension at Hogwarts , soaudiences found it odd that Peeves was n’t include in the picture show . For example , inThe Sorcerer ’s Stone , he caught Harry , Ron , Hermione , and Neville out of seam after hour and report it to Filch ( David Bradley ) . However , when Filch make it , Peeves adjudicate to mock the caretaker or else .
Peeves supply some amazing , hilarious moment in the serial publication , such as singing " Loony , loony Lupin " at Remus Lupin ( David Thewlis ) and throwing chairs at Harry and Hermione as they practiced the summoning trance .
Peeves also base closely Headless Nick ( John Cleese ) after the Basilisk attacked him inThe Chamber of Secrets , whereas in the film , Harry was the one who discover the injured ghost . peeve provided some awe-inspiring , hilarious moment in the series , such as singing " Loony , buggy Lupin " at Remus Lupin ( David Thewlis ) and throwing president at Harry and Hermione as they commit the summoning piece . Peeves was originally in the motion picture variant ofThe Sorcerer ’s Stoneand was play by actor Rik Mayall , although the one scene he was in was cut , and the character was never bring back .
7Dean Thomas
Movie Actor: Alfred Enoch
Dean Thomas ( Alfred Enoch ) was a fellow Gryffindor and a protagonist of Harry , Ron , and Hermione . Throughout the serial , Dean was a helpful ally to the Golden Trio . In theOrder of the Phoenix , Dean join Dumbledore ’s Army , and inThe Half - Blood Prince , he in short date stamp Ginny . He also partake in a dorm way with Harry and Ron through their six years at Hogwarts . However , Dean Thomas ' tragic backstory inHarry Potterwas prune from the record book and motion picture .
Even though Dean was present in theHarry Potterfilms , he was n’t feature anywhere near as much as he was in the books .
Although theHarry Pottermovies did n’t delve much into Dean ’s life sentence , the book summate some brilliant short particular that made him a well - rounded character . For example , inThe Sorcerer ’s Stone , Dean made Harry a standard to sustain him at his first Quidditch peer . He was also close with Fred ( James Phelps ) and George Weasley ( Oliver Phelps ) and help oneself them test Skiving Snackboxes inOrder of the Phoenix . Even though Dean was present in theHarry Potterfilms , he was n’t featured anywhere nearly as much as he was in the books .
6Oliver Wood
Movie Actor: Sean Biggerstaff
Oliver Wood was the Keeper and Captain of the Gryffindor Quidditch team until he bequeath Hogwarts and was easily the athletics ’s number one fan . Oliver was extremely dedicated to Quidditch and would often give long and complicated lectures to the team before match . After he left Hogwarts , Oliver joined Puddlemere United as a substitute player , something the films failed to advert . He also played alongside Nymphodora Tonks ( Natalia Tena ) and Charlie Weasley ( Alex Crockford ) , which was n’t get up in the films . Throughout the Word , Oliver had some screaming moment that the film audiences , unluckily , miss out on .
Oliver was so overwrought that all Quidditch was canceled because of the Triwizard Tournament that he hid in the shower , and Fred and George believed that " he [ was ] trying to pour down himself . "
For example , inThe Goblet of Fire , Oliver was so distraught that Quidditch was canceled because of the Triwizard Tournament that he hid in the showers , and Fred and George believed that " he [ was ] trying to kill himself . “One of Oliver ’s most memorable caliber in the book was his fixation with win the Quidditch Cup , which he ultimately did inThe Prisoner of Azkaban . Oliver Wood was the ultimate Quidditch strategist and a faithful Gryffindor , but regrettably , was anotherHarry Pottercharacter that was wasted in the films .
5Lee Jordan
Movie Actor: Luke Youngblood
Lee Jordan ( Luke Youngblood ) was Hogwarts ' overenthusiastic Quidditch reviewer and another Gryffindor . Lee Jordan was present in all of theHarry Potterbooks , but weirdly only appear in the first two film . Because he was n’t featured in the balance of the films , there were so many brilliant moments of his that audiences lost out on . For example , Lee was best friend with Fred and George yet was never seen with them . Lee was a appendage of Dumbledore ’s Army and also attended Fleur and Bill ’s wedding , two central moments that he was n’t part of in the film .
During the Second Wizarding War , Lee host the Potterwatch radio show and voiced his living for Harry .
However , it was Lee ’s little instant in the books that made him such a capital reference . For illustration , he hilariously pass one Quidditch focus on Harry ’s new Firebolt over the actual game . During the Second Wizarding War , Lee host the Potterwatch radio show and sound his support for Harry . Although Lee had lead Hogwarts , he returned for the concluding struggle and was around for Fred ’s expiry and Harry defeating Voldemort . For such a present fictitious character in the books , it was disappointing that he was so absent in the movies .
4Lily Evans/Potter
Movie Actor: Geraldine Somerville (Adult), Susie Shinner (Teen), Ellie Darcey-Alden (Child)
Lily Potter , née Evans , was Harry ’s female parent and a penis of the original Order of the Phoenix , who sacrificed her spirit for her boy . Although Lily was observe frequently throughout the movie , it was n’t untilThe Half - Blood Princethat audience memorise anything important about her . Although Harry was always told that he had Lily ’s middle , regrettably , there was always more of a focus on how he was the spit image of James ( Adrian Rawlins ) . However , there was a lot more to Lily that the films failed to acknowledge , but the book explained brilliantly .
The films also had opportunity to explain more about Lily ’s kinship with Petunia after their puerility and how they were both pregnant at the same meter , which could have given more context to how the Dursleys felt about Harry .
InThe Order of the Phoenix , Harry run across his parent as students at Hogwarts in a storage . However , the movie excluded the part where young Snape call Lily a " filthy mudblood,“which ended their friendship . The films also had chance to explain more about Lily ’s relationship with Petunia after their puerility and how they were both pregnant at the same prison term , which could have given more setting to how the Dursleys find about Harry . Although Lily was a pocket-size part , her past was incredibly relevant not just to Harry ’s account , but also to the Wizarding World as a whole .
3Madam Poppy Pomfrey
Movie Actor: Gemma Jones
Madam Poppy Pomfrey ( Gemma Jones ) was Hogwarts ' resident Matron , responsible for fixing every bump , bruise , and injury . Pomfrey appeared a few meter throughout the picture show , more often than not during scenes in the hospital extension . In the book , however , Pomfrey was a much more present member of the Hogwarts faculty . For example , inThe Prisoner of Azkaban , it was revealed that Dumbledore had entrusted Pomfrey to escort Lupin to the Whomping Willow every month to transmute under the full moon .
When Harry fell from his Scots heather during the Quidditch match , she was the first to bolt across the pitch to his economic aid .
irrespective of the situation around her , Pomfrey was always dedicated to healthcare . InThe Prisoner of Azkaban , she was more interested about the Dementors ' effect on the students than what they were there for . When Harry fell from his broom during the Quidditch match , she was the first to bolt across the rake to his aid . During the Battle of Hogwarts , she was on the front lines facilitate the bruise . Outside of her responsibleness , Pomfrey was a patriotic supporter to Minerva McGonagall , but their friendship was n’t shown in the films , something that the video remaking should let in .
2Alice And Frank Longbottom
Movie Actors: Lisa Wood And James Payton
Alice ( Lisa Wood ) and Frank Longbottom ( James Payton ) were the parents of Neville Longbottom ( Matthew Lewis ) and members of the original ordination of the Phoenix . During the event of the First Wizarding War , while Harry and Neville were still baby , the Longbottoms were tortured into insanity by a group of Death Eatersthat included Bellatrix Lestrange ( Helena Bonham - Carter ) and Barty Crouch Jr. ( David Tennant ) . With no fortune of recovery , they were sent to St Mungo ’s Hospital for Magical Maladies and Injuries , where they remained for the rest of their lifespan .
The films missed some interesting details about the Longbottoms that explicate Neville ’s character .
Neville was raised by his grandmother , who famously sent him a " remebrall " inThe Sorcerer ’s Stone . The films pretermit some interesting details about the Longbottoms that explain Neville ’s quality . They were near with Dumbledore and Mad - Eye Moody ( Brendan Gleeson ) , yet neither ever mentioned the Longbottoms . The Longbottoms were also just as great a object for Voldemort as the Potters , and the divination also apply to Neville , yet it was Harry who was the select one . Neville ’s liberal motivating inOrder of the Phoenixwas his parent and what Bellatrix did to them , something that the TV show should delve into .
1Kingsley Shacklebolt
Movie Actor: George Harris
Minister Kingsley Shacklebolt ( George Harris ) was an Auror who worked undercover at the Ministry of Magic after helping straighten out the Order of the Phoenix . Kingsley was levelheaded and improbably dauntless , and he demonstrated this in several direction . For example , inThe Goblet of Fire , he feed the Ministry false info on Sirius Black ’s ( Gary Oldman ) location to keep him safe . In the Battle of Hogwarts , Kingsley fight valiantly and then later became the acting Minister of Magic , lionize for his work and determination .
Kingsley also endorse the Golden Trio and made time for them as people rather than just soak in the chess game against Voldemort .
Kingsley had a past with the Marauders that theHarry Pottermovies did n’t spend enough sentence on . He was super vocal about Voldemort ’s return and spoke against the Ministry when they denied it , which led to him reviving the Order . Kingsley also substantiate the Golden Trio and made time for them as multitude rather than just pawns in the chess game against Voldemort . For example , he go to a party at Grimmauld Place to keep Hermione and Ron becoming prefects .
Harry Potter is HBO ’s remake of the iconic Wizarding World film series that comprise of eight films between 2001 and 2011 . Each season conform a script from JK Rowling ’s popular series and furnish more Scripture - accurate details than the movies did .
