Kit Harington says Harry Potter TV series is doing books ‘more than justice’

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Evening Standard · collected 2026-10-08 · by Pierra Willix

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Kit Harington, 39, who was recently cast as Gilderoy Lockhart in the second season of the upcoming Harry Potter TV series, expressed his excitement during an interview with the Press Association. He praised the show's production quality and craftsmanship, stating that it does "more than justice" to J.K. Rowling’s beloved books. The article also mentions changes in casting and introduces some key cast members like Paapa Essiedu as Severus Snape and John Lithgow as Albus Dumbledore.
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Kit Harington, known for his role in *Game of Thrones*, expressed enthusiasm about joining the cast of the upcoming HBO adaptation of JK Rowling's *Harry Potter* series. Initially, Tom Hardy's brother Luke Evans was set to play the role of Gilderoy Lockhart, but due to a scheduling conflict, Harington took over the part. In an interview with the Press Association, Harington praised the show's production values and craftsmanship, stating that the adaptation is doing justice to Rowling’s beloved books. The series aims to remain faithful to the novels while also expanding on the magical world beyond what was depicted in the film franchise from 2001 to 2011, featuring young wizards Harry Potter, Ron Weasley, and Hermione Granger played by Dominic McLaughlin, Alastair Stout, and Arabella Stanton respectively. Other notable cast members include Paapa Essiedu as Professor Severus Snape and John Lithgow as Professor Albus Dumbledore.

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🔮 I’ve got one of the characters who I think is just one of the great guest roles there is.” He continued: “I’m coming for this season and just have such a fun time. “I think having seen the sets and what they’re doing, they are doing it more than justice. “It is extraordinary the kind of craftsmanship that’s on work in that show, and in an age of technology and AI and what have you – they’re making everything.” It was initially announced in August that Hoult would star as the Hogwarts professor in the HBO adaptation of the children’s fantasy novels by JK Rowling. However, a few weeks later, in a post shared on the Harry Potter Instagram page, it was announced that Harington would be stepping into the role because of “a slight change due to schedule”. The post featured a picture of the British actor with the caption: “Before we begin year two at Hogwarts, there has been a slight change due to schedule. “Kit Harington will be stepping into the role of Gilderoy Lockhart.” The show aims to be a faithful adaptation of Rowling’s novels while providing a wider insight into the magical wizarding world beyond that depicted in the hit film franchise, which ran from 2001 to 2011. The three main characters are young wizards Harry Potter, Ron Weasley and Hermione Granger, played by Dominic McLaughlin, Alastair Stout and Arabella Stanton. Read More The cast includes Paapa Essiedu as Professor Severus Snape and US actor John Lithgow as the wise and powerful headmaster of Hogwarts, Professor Albus Dumbledore.
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I’ve got one of the characters who I think is just one of the great guest roles there is.” He continued: “I’m coming for this season and just have such a fun time. “I think having seen the sets and what they’re doing, they are doing it more than justice. “It is extraordinary the kind of craftsmanship that’s on work in that show, and in an age of technology and AI and what have you – they’re making everything.” It was initially announced in August that Hoult would star as the Hogwarts professor in the HBO adaptation of the children’s fantasy novels by JK Rowling. However, a few weeks later, in a post shared on the Harry Potter Instagram page, it was announced that Harington would be stepping into the role because of “a slight change due to schedule”. The post featured a picture of the British actor with the caption: “Before we begin year two at Hogwarts, there has been a slight change due to schedule. “Kit Harington will be stepping into the role of Gilderoy Lockhart.” The show aims to be a faithful adaptation of Rowling’s novels while providing a wider insight into the magical wizarding world beyond that depicted in the hit film franchise, which ran from 2001 to 2011. The three main characters are young wizards Harry Potter, Ron Weasley and Hermione Granger, played by Dominic McLaughlin, Alastair Stout and Arabella Stanton. Read More The cast includes Paapa Essiedu as Professor Severus Snape and US actor John Lithgow as the wise and powerful headmaster of Hogwarts, Professor Albus Dumbledore.
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🔮 I’ve got one of the characters who I think is just one of the great guest roles there is.” He continued: “I’m coming for this season and just have such a fun time. “I think having seen the sets and what they’re doing, they are doing it more than justice. “It is extraordinary the kind of craftsmanship that’s on work in that show, and in an age of technology and AI and what have you – they’re making everything.” It was initially announced in August that Hoult would star as the Hogwarts professor in the HBO adaptation of the children’s fantasy novels by JK Rowling. However, a few weeks later, in a post shared on the Harry Potter Instagram page, it was announced that Harington would be stepping into the role because of “a slight change due to schedule”. The post featured a picture of the British actor with the caption: “Before we begin year two at Hogwarts, there has been a slight change due to schedule. “Kit Harington will be stepping into the role of Gilderoy Lockhart.” The show aims to be a faithful adaptation of Rowling’s novels while providing a wider insight into the magical wizarding world beyond that depicted in the hit film franchise, which ran from 2001 to 2011. The three main characters are young wizards Harry Potter, Ron Weasley and Hermione Granger, played by Dominic McLaughlin, Alastair Stout and Arabella Stanton. Read More The cast includes Paapa Essiedu as Professor Severus Snape and US actor John Lithgow as the wise and powerful headmaster of Hogwarts, Professor Albus Dumbledore.
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Kit Harington says Harry Potter TV series is doing books ‘more than justice’ · assertive framing

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In August, it was announced that the Game Of Thrones actor, 39, had been cast as Gilderoy Lockhart in the second season of the upcoming Harry Potter TV series. asserted
actor → announce → series
Speaking exclusively to the Press Association at the premiere of his upcoming adaptation of Charles Dickens’ A Tale Of Two Cities, Harington said he was delighted to have joined the Harry Potter series. asserted
he → speak → series
“I’m feeling really excited about it,” he said. asserted
he → feel → it
“I’ve started filming that. asserted
I → start → that
It’s a beloved series of books to me personally asserted
It → ’ → me
I’ve got one of the characters who I think is just one of the great guest roles there is.” He continued: “I’m coming for this season and just have such a fun time. “I think having seen the sets and what they’re doing, they are doing it more than justice. “It is extraordinary the kind of craftsmanship that’s on work in that show, and in an age of technology and AI and what have you – they’re making everything.” It was initially announced in August that Hoult would star as the Hogwarts professor in the HBO adaptation of the children’s fantasy novels by JK Rowling. However, a few weeks later, in a post shared on the Harry Potter Instagram page, it was announced that Harington would be stepping into the role because of “a slight change due to schedule”. The post featured a picture of the British actor with the caption: “Before we begin year two at Hogwarts, there has been a slight change due to schedule. “Kit Harington will be stepping into the role of Gilderoy Lockhart.” The show aims to be a faithful adaptation of Rowling’s novels while providing a wider insight into the magical wizarding world beyond that depicted in the hit film franchise, which ran from 2001 to 2011. The three main characters are young wizards Harry Potter, Ron Weasley and Hermione Granger, played by Dominic McLaughlin, Alastair Stout and Arabella Stanton. Read More The cast includes Paapa Essiedu as Professor Severus Snape and US actor John Lithgow as the wise and powerful headmaster of Hogwarts, Professor Albus Dumbledore. asserted
cast → get → Hogwarts
The first season of the HBO show will launch this Christmas and has been adapted from Rowling’s first novel, Harry Potter And The Philosopher’s Stone. asserted
season → launch → novel
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