Recasting The Harry Potter Movies! | Harry Potter Film Theory

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[@animeguygaming4803]

First how’s you

[@SamueLL01]

Oooooo more coffee! Can’t wait!

[@benmatthews7316]

Love the casting with 1 amendment. Anna Maxwell Martin as Professor Umbridge. For context when she was in Line of Duty (British Police procedural drama) she literally was Umbridge and no lie. Despised by the whole UK. I urge you to pull up clips and you’ll see what I mean

[@ΣτέλιοςΜαλλιαράκης]

Any ideas for bellatrix

[@whitewolf2875]

Curses Band season has begun I'll be busy every friday

[@stuffingtonjfluffypantsiii]

I love that idea for Lockhart that he's even lying about being British

[@captainyulef5845]

Yeah lol

[@aprophetofrng9821]

"MY DEAR BOY! Do you really think my books would've sold HALF as much if people didn't think *I* was British?" - He said in an American southern accent.

[@mellowthebear]

@@aprophetofrng9821 oh. I thought he was Australian? He's American?

[@ArcticGhost94]

@@mellowthebear he’s Australian

[@LordSither1]

@@mellowthebear Jason is American, Chris is Aussie

[@charliegreen5361]

You went one way with Thor as Lockhart. I'll go the other and suggest Tom Hiddleston as Lockhart. (Just imagine Loki saying "Hardly any of you remember that my favourite colour is lilac")

[@conormurphy4328]

That is absolutely something loki would say

[@edgarleft]

I think Ewan McGrecor fits perfectly as Lockhart.

[@ДимчоДимов-ж7е]

Tom Hiddleston as Lupin

[@nichotamer9418]

@@ДимчоДимов-ж7е yes!!!

[@edgarleft]

@@ДимчоДимов-ж7е Did someone also watch Bryan Seeker's videos?

[@ZBixby]

Honestly the one exception to the "brits" rule I'd personally make is having Adam Driver play Snape. He just HAS the look.

[@Hugin-N-Munin]

You mean...he has 'the nose' ;) (and maybe the hair, too)

[@ZBixby]

@@Hugin-N-Munin little column A, little column B.

[@redis.cover98]

And the voice imo

[@gergelygrosz3181]

Personally, I'd go for Keanu Reeves

[@smoothe14]

And he’s appropriately aged

[@emmasilver2332]

I still think that if Daniel Radcliff would be cast as any other HP character, it would have to be Harry's own father, James Potter.

[@SabaKhan-du5oj]

He's not tall enough to be James I think he'd be a good Vernon Dursley tbf

[@Rowandgs]

He’s too old. James and Lilly die at 21. They’re all 30-odd now.

[@emmasilver2332]

@@Rowandgs He can be digitally de-aged.

[@IntrepidFC]

@@Rowandgsdidn’t seem to stop the casters when the cast a 50 smth year old Alan Rickman for a 32 or so year old Snape.

[@InTheNameOfMusic77]

For me, Andrew Garfield is the only option to play Remus Lupin. He even said it’s an honour to be a Remus fan cast!

[@ChickenAlfredoGames]

Knew I wouldn't have to look far for this comment🤣 but 100% agree

[@JOVONO]

It’s really weird I always think he’s too short to play Remus because of the David Thewlis in the movies but Andrew is closer to Remus’ real height of 5’11 It’s weird to think that Sirius is actually the tallest in that group at 6’3 Height isn’t obviously that important but it’s just weird to think that Sirius is taller and how the casting for Sirius wasn’t that great even though Gary Oldman did great

[@InTheNameOfMusic77]

@@JOVONO I know what you mean, I feel this more with the Weasley fam! In the books Ron was tall and thin while the twins were shorter and stockier, but in the movies its the other way around! Agreed tho, Gary Oldman isn't who I would've cast either, mostly bc I feel that he (and all the mauraders original cast) were too old for the role, but he embodies Sirius' energy so well

[@JOVONO]

@@InTheNameOfMusic77 yeah I completely agree about the twins I can definitely separate Ron from the movies and Ron from the books and see that they’re not the same physically but I don’t really want to see the short stocky twins from the books as the movie ones are so iconic

[@patrickd.randolph2734]

The age of the actors playing The Marauders is sooo important imo. They really need to be in their late 20s early 30s to keep one of the least talked about themes in the whole series…the young are who pay the price of war. Lilly and James died at 21!!! Snape joined the death eaters at 17/18. Sirius fought in a war then went to prison after learning his best friend has been betrayed by one of his closest friends before he’d even have graduated college. Then Harry, Ron, Hermione, and the whole DA repeats the cycle. Keep the ages actuate and really explore that theme

[@giraffes86]

yeah they were aged up for the movies because jk liked alan rickman

[@thebuddercweeper]

Lupin is supposed to look older than he is so I think Ewan McGregor (maybe aged down a little) could still work

[@maja-kehn9130]

I agree, my Marauders would be James Potter - Colin Morgan (Lily Potter - Karen Gillan) Sirius Black - Robert Sheehan Peter Petegrew - Iwan Rheon Remus Lupin - Dan Stevens

[@ArtByDesign80]

100% agree! Ben’s cast ages range from mid-30s to almost 60! 🤯 WHY?!?!

[@lewisgale62]

@@maja-kehn9130 Robert Sheehan as Sirius works too well

[@h3llo_bunny]

If we’re suggesting younger actors for Snape, Sirius, and Peter, I think we should pick a younger one for Remus to fit the look of being their age. I actually think Andrew Garfield would be an excellent Remus. And maybe Ben Barnes as Sirius?

[@lahlybird895]

Remus kind of have a premature aging thing going on though like half of hair is already Gray

[@mechanicmomma2389]

I completely forgot Ben Barnes! His Shadow and Bones portrayal is all I can think about as Sirius now. The kinda forced craze that he gives off in the last like 3 episodes definitely fit the Shrieking Shack scenes!

[@mystic_mimi21]

I can’t tell if you’re joking ? It’s been a decade long fan casting for Ben Barens to play Sirius and Andrew as Remus .

[@abbiedeweese1826]

Thank you for saying this because I fully felt like they were pranking us by saying Andrew Garfield as sirius

[@hellentownsend2399]

Yeah 51 yr old Ewan McGregor is making me cringe. That's too old. Maybe he should have been cast the first run through. Millie Bobby Brown is perfect for Tonks and with such a star/fan favorite playing Tonks maybe they will finally give the character the screentime she deserves, but 18 to 51? Even Jane Eyre would raise her eyebrows at that one.

[@BDGilly1990]

I've always thought it would be great to recast Matthew Lewis (Neville) as Snape. It'd be a fun easter egg in a couple ways. And as long as we're on that train, I think Daniel Radcliffe would do well as Sirius.

[@mechanicmomma2389]

I love this soooooo much! And I'm so mad at myself and Ben and Jay for not thinking of this! And Matthew has worked with Emilia Clark before so that could help during the unbreakable vow scene. And he was kinda a git in said movie, could use that towards a Snape portrayal.

[@kms2814]

Ooh I like Daniel as Sirius!

[@paigelarson9279]

That’s honestly where I thought he was going with it, not Dan Rad.

[@minoritykid1]

I'm in for Daniel Radcliffe as James Potter as an Easter egg or we can make these movies in 60 years and cast him as Dumbledore

[@ChelseaChfy-ex1po]

Nah

[@JOVONO]

Daniel Radcliffe is too old to play James James Potter was 21 when he died

[@minoritykid1]

@JOVONO it's an Easter egg it doesn't really need to make a lot of sense and you could age him . down slightly

[@samwitherington8202]

You should absolutely do a part two to this list, including characters like Bellatrix, Slughorn, Aberforth etc.

[@alexrobi1176]

Bellatrix really should have been on this list

[@carleyCornutt3711]

James and lily too!

[@PhilBagels]

I want to know who would replace John Cleese as Nearly Headless Nick. And speaking of Pythons, I'd love to see Eric Idle as Dumbledore. Michael Palin as Fudge. Adrian Edmondson as Filch? Or Moody? They recast Fleur, but what about Krum?

[@lukechilders2973]

@@alexrobi1176 Margot Robbie as Bellatrix. She's an absolute psychopath as Harley Quin!

[@samwitherington8202]

@@lukechilders2973 they'll probably cast Eva Green. She's done that kind of thing before.

[@russellewan9654]

Great choices guys! May have thrown Benedict Cumberbatch in a potential Snape? Martin Freeman as Arthur? Eva Green as Bellatrix!

[@filthyneutral5801]

I like this

[@MrDoobla]

Following the rule strictly, Eva Green is actually French. Would be great otherwise

[@roguebantha7324]

Omg Martin Freeman would be a perfect Arthur!

[@richardrooney2348]

@MrDoobla Technically speaking, so is Emma Watson.

[@LaurenBradburyFarm]

Yes! Cumberbatch as Snape! Well chosen!

[@lexi16182]

Adam Driver 100% fits my vision of Snape. Even though he isn’t British I feel like an exception should be made because no other actor even comes close to pulling it off for me.

[@canadianeh4792]

I would prefer something new. I would love to see a Marauders series. Something back at Hogwarts with kids and the same kind of feel as the originals, but still something new. It would be interesting to see Voldy's rise to power through the eyes of the kids, plenty of opportunities for adventures. We already know about some of the really interesting character arcs that would be fun to flesh out. While I would like it as movies or tv series and that's what would probably make them the money, I really want them as a new series of books. Books are a better storytelling medium, Change My Mind.

[@robynwheeler9054]

If you want a marauders book series I highly reccomend All the Young Dudes on A03 which tells the story of the Marauders time at hogwarts and the rise of Lord voldemort through the perspective of Remus Lupin and is almost entirely canon compliant.

[@udraj914]

If u have seen the fan movie Severus Snape and the Marauders, thats perfect casting and great story telling.

[@bandotaku]

I would personally like to see Tom Hiddleston as Snape. Not because he can do an Alan Rickman impression (in fact I prefer he not for the role) but because he's played the role of someone who demands respect but often doesn't get it by those that know him. Like, he could be intimidating to the students, but to the Marauders, he is just Sniveling Snape. He can also be really sympathetic and someone that is really trying to be a spy and an ally. I'm basically describing Loki, but you get the idea.

[@Hostyl176]

He was my first thought as well!

[@bandotaku]

@@Hostyl176 Yes! I'm glad more are on board

[@Fligoo]

Snapes supposed to be 32 in the first year… just because Alan Rickman was amazing doesn’t mean he always has to be too old

[@bandotaku]

@@Fligoo Yeah, but Tom doesn't look too old. He's only 42 now, and I bet wouldn't change much in several years.

[@vinniequick]

David Tennant for Sirius just suits for me The hair would work, he can do caring, angry, joking like and serious also just picture all the lines of Sirius in the original but Scottish and done by the tenth Doctor, also Tom Hiddleston for Lupin would be perfect

[@paulstewart3847]

You do remember he played Barty Crouch Jr in Goblet of fire

[@vinniequick]

@@paulstewart3847 yeah bu this would be a new series so it's fine

[@Inkyminkyzizwoz]

​@@vinniequick Well, if people want the Marauders to be closer to the ages they were in the books then that would make him too old for the part

[@vinniequick]

@@Inkyminkyzizwoz well Tom Hiddleston at 41 looks the same as he did when he was 20 look it up if you don't believe me he's just taller and has a beard which by Loki shows even if he removes the beard he looks young David just get some make up and some CGI cause big budget HARRY POTTER SHOW!! and boom sorted out

[@cvan912]

No offense to Idris Elba, but Sir Patrick Stewart is the frontrunner for Dumbledore. To start, he has the Shakespearean training and the voice that allows him to be soft spoken and/or project authority when necessary. His time as Capt. Picard and Professor Xavier showed how effortlessly he can portray a characters that are thoughtful, caring, and capable leaders. Or maybe we can give him a shot at Voldemort, that Shakespearean training can apply very well to villains.

[@kerahbundy5705]

That's so funny, cause I was gonna suggest Sir Ian McKellen.

[@resathe6760]

@@kerahbundy5705 that's exactly what I was gonna say ;D

[@chillie6818]

@@kerahbundy5705 If I remember correctly sir Ian McKellen was asked to play Dumbeldore after the death of Richard Harris but denied the offer. But still both sir Ian McKellen and sir Patrick Stewart are great options for Dumbeldore and I would love to see Tom Holland as Cedric.

[@DarkBiCin]

While I would agree that this casting is good, i feel like they intentionally stuck to younger actors as to lower the chance of us losing a cast member like we did with Richard Harris.

[@fuzzyapple]

Sir Patrick Stewart is 82 years old, as morbid as this may sound, the chance of him surviving up until the end of an at least 7 year project are rather low, so that's probably why he wasn't on the potential cast list

[@thestoryfactory8429]

Tom Baker would make a great Dumbledore. He's got the physical size to have a great presence, and his years playing The Doctor (Doctor Who) give him the right skill set to play a wizard. Adam Driver, while not British LOOKS the part of younger Snape.

[@katarinabrunk8698]

We got a whovion and a Potter head in the chat here lol

[@lidular]

Tom baker is in the same category as Richard Harris. He matches the old wise man very well, and could probably play the funny side aswell. But I just can't see him dueling in the ministry or just running around.

[@katarinabrunk8698]

@@lidular you make a good point

[@Wonkothenormal]

Tom Baker is looking quite frail and thin last time I saw a video of him. So I don't think he got the exact presence anymore. Age getting to him.

[@GaterGrr]

Sadly the great Tom Baker doesn't act anymore. It was a nightmare trying to get him to agree to the camo in the 50th anniversary of who.

[@aumathewarriormouse2549]

Mark my words, one of these days Daniel Radcliffe is going to be old enough to be recast as Dumbledore. ✨Full Circle✨

[@Mrboombastic738]

and then the new actor for harry would play dumbledore in like 80 years

[@heatherrockwell9012]

I have some doubt Daniel Radcliffe would be involved in another Harry Potter project. It would be thematically amusing, though

[@munjee2]

Or Rupert Grint can do it and make that old fan theory true in some way

[@Gashnaw]

Yes, but he won't take the role. He is done with Harry potter. he MIGHT do "The cursed child" but not likely.

[@aumathewarriormouse2549]

@@Gashnaw To Ya'll saying "he won't take it." You have to think looong term here, we're talking 30-40 years.

[@natashafouche-roets8528]

I hope we are getting a part two With rita, Bellatrix, aberforth, luscious, Kingsley, james, lilly, pomfrey, quirell, sybill, sprout

[@phoenixadams7153]

Krum, bill, Flitwick, Filch, fudge and ollivander

[@VagabondTurtle]

How Benedict Cumberbatch didn’t make this list?! He could be even Snape. He does an amazing Alan Rickman impersonation.

[@jennclack]

Would love to see Sirius, Lupin & Snape cast at the correct age (32 at Harry’s first year).

[@tess1810]

Yes, I was kinda disappointed at the choices. It always bothered me that in the movies the actors hit 40 when they supposed to portray 20-30 year olds.

[@MordechaiHershoffyoutube]

@@tess1810 Still Snape was pretty perfect

[@maja-kehn9130]

Yes I totally agree! For me the perfect Sirius would be Robert Sheehan.

[@TheNinjaGumball]

Sam Witwer will always be my dreamcast for Voldemort. Given his portrayal of Darth Maul I feel like he would absolutely nail that cunning wickedness and manic insanity perfectly

[@demoblo4721]

Harry Potter but replaced with Star Wars cast

[@Joeistheking]

Liam Neeson as Dumbledore

[@UndyingNero]

I would love that. I feel like he could bring a creepy and more violent Voldemort to screen. I think he has that potential

[@corinneferrarolam5101]

Nailed it.

[@diamondman307_]

KENOOOOBIIIIIIIIIIIIII!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@drVarulv]

I know the Danny Radcliff recast as snape has been around for a few years but I actually would rather see him come back as Sirius.

[@wyattstevens8574]

What about James?

[@LaneWinn]

Based on his work in Thor: Love and Thunder, Christian Bale would make a great Voldemort as well!

[@jaycostigan6293]

jack kelly to voldemort- i’d never stop making avpm jokes

[@Varuna_3-3]

Good one 👍

[@prince_nocturne]

I honestly think that Mamoa would make a pretty good Hagrid. He has the size, and can do the intimidating upon entrance, but then just have a smile that lights up a room that puts you at ease just as instantly. I can see him pulling off that kind of gentle giant role. And it'd be great for him to flex his acting chops.

[@Jadzia1387]

I like that! Plus, he is huge enough already 😂

[@AW-uv3cb]

I love Jason Momoa, but I think despite physical similarities he'd be miscast. Hagrid has a bumbling awkwardness about him, which Coltrane caught it to perfection (Hagrid isn't a proper wizard with a wand, he's a half-giant and a lot of people think that he's quite dumb, which affects his self-esteem). Momoa, looking the way he does and having charisma oozing out of his pores, is just too confident and cocky to capture Hagrid's shyness and modesty. Everything about his body language and facial expressions says that he's spent his life being considered an absolute hunk and I think it would take a LOT of acting prowess to deliver a performance that would make the audience forget about it. Momoa is by no means a bad actor, but I'm not sure if he can be THAT good haha (again, saying this with absolute love for him). Or at least he's never been cast in a role that would be so against character. A Momoa Hagrid would suddenly go from "awww, he's so adorable" to "dannnng, can we have a Hagrid spinoff?" (much like the Figwit elf in the Lord of the Rings haha)

[@mellow3995]

Olivia Coleman would make an excellent Minerva Mcgonagall, she is fantastic in every role she's in and really exudes the warmth and compassion yet also possessing the strictness and rule-following nature of her.

[@lucymace7844]

Just commented this as well! Ahaha 1000% agree!

[@mellow3995]

Oh I just got to the part where you cast Olivia Coleman as Umbridge, that's extremely funny as both actresses have/are playing Queen Elizabeth II in the Crown.

[@queyno5420]

For me Olivia Coleman Would be a Perfect Petunia

[@finsfables]

YESS

[@BigShaggger828]

She's hilarious in hot fuz

[@ryawashere]

I'm sorry, but when you said Andrew as Sirius, I spat my tea out. Andrew's the perfect Remus, okay? For Sirius, I'm going to go with Ben Barnes. Those who get it, get it, those who don't, don't.

[@robynwheeler9054]

as a fellow marauders stan , i wholeheartedly agree

[@Laura-pk2fd]

It MUST have been deliberate, right? RIGHT?!

[@kimberley3577]

I get it

[@gabriellaclayton6407]

AND THE FACT THAT HE SAID DEV PATEL AS SIRIUS TOO ???? no sir that is james fleamont potter

[@maja-kehn9130]

I think Andrew Garfield would make a great James Potter. I think Robert Sheehan it a perfect Sirius. Ben Barnes I think would be a good fit for Snape.

[@tsakra7977]

I've always had this vision of Adam Driver playing Snape. I especially see the angry/stern side if Snape a little bit in Marriage Story and BlacKkKlansman.

[@lexi16182]

Yes!!!! I was disappointed they didn’t mention him. Even though he isn’t british, I feel like he fits so well that an exception should be made.

[@buckeyedani]

Honestly, I totally agree. Plus, he's a lot closer to the age Snape is suppose to be.

[@AngelJuliet]

I’d like to nominate Hugh Laurie as Mr. Malfoy And Benedict Cumberbatch as Lupin But I do like all of your choices.

[@Jadzia1387]

I missed Buttercomb Cumberland too!! Not sure where… maybe Snape even?!

[@semir9112]

Dr. House is too old for Lucius.

[@gryfon_gamez8184]

My mum always goes on about having a massive crush on Lupin and it's so engrained in my mind that when I try recasting him I subconsciously judge the actors on "would mum have a crush on this actor"

[@Ranger1812]

Positively or negatively? Do you want her to have a crush on them or does it put you off of the actor playing him?

[@bookcorner6479]

I love that the suggestions for Sirius include a Remus fancast (Andrew) and a James fancast (Dev)

[@rafa3l_22]

I spit out my drink when he said Andrew and Dev

[@7rodan]

I have always thought that Jared Harris (son of Richard) would be a great Dumbledore

[@franzirijillo2384]

Or Mad eye???

[@TheSoundOfDistantThunder]

Andrew Garfield for Sirius??? What?!?! NO! HOW HAVE YOU GUYS MISSED ALL THE FANCASTING OF HIM AS REMUS?!?!?!

[@martin6181]

I have some adjustments and since you altered your rules, so will I: Dumbledore - Sir Ben Kinsley McGonagall - Dame Helen Mirren Snape - Adam Driver Lockheart - Tom Hiddleston Hagrid - Brian Blessed Moody - Richard E Grant

[@samwitherington8202]

Tom Baker as Dumbledore Emma Thompson as Minerva Nick Frost as Hagrid Matt Berry as Vernon Phoebe Waller-Bridge as Petunia Martin Freeman as Arthur Alex Kingston as Molly Benedict Cumberbatch as Snape Sam Witwer as Voldemort (I'd love Andrew Scott though) Ewan McGregor as Lockhart Mads Mikkelsen as Lucius Malfoy Naomi Watts as Narsissa Malfoy (I wouldn't mind Emilia Clarke though) Luke Evans as Sirius Tom Hiddleston as Lupin Paul Dano as Peter Pettigrew Rory McCann as Moody (I've never seen GOT but I'm told he'd be perfect) Natalie Dormer as Tonks Anya Taylor-Joy as Fleur Elizabeth Moss as Umbridge

[@scottr2314]

Tom Baker may be a little young for dumbledore

[@markbrown2640]

Speaking of QI hosts, Steven Frye, the international voice of the Harry Potter audio books, might be willing to play Dumbledore if you ask nicely.

[@Jadzia1387]

Yasssss!

[@Ranger1812]

"Fry".

[@DavidsPredatorfiske]

More like ”ask calmly” …haha

[@emilykeepsmiling9465]

If you ask nicely 😂😂😂😂 your comment made my day 😁

[@loudgoat5241]

No joke, when Ben went "say it together... Jason Momoa" I said Stephen Merchant. Of all things I think that would be the most perfect of the new cast. He'd reimagine the character just enough to put his mark on it and give us a quirky quick-witted Arthur while still letting us remain fond of the kindly inquisitive Mark Williams Arthur that we know.

[@presspause1993]

I love Stephen Merchant and can see how he would fit into the WW really well, but I have trouble imagining him as Arthur. Something about the vibe is off for me. I feel like he could be Quirrell, or even Ludo Bagman, Mundungus Fletcher, Stan Shunpike (although too old), Pius Thicknesse, Reg Cattermole. I don’t know he could go anywhere and I’d love to see it!

[@johnchessant3012]

Ewan McGregor as Lupin is the fantasy I didn't know I needed

[@Laura-pk2fd]

Right?!

[@JustDanny92]

After seeing the recast I am fine with HP never getting remade 😅 rather just have spin offs IE your founders series or a Marauders series

[@nahor88]

I'm gonna go here... I don't like it when movies change the race of a character when they're EXPLICITY described in the source material as being a certain race. That goes every which way (aka not just white to black which is where everyone's mind is right now". Ben is suggesting changing the race of a number of characters, and I'm not a fan of it. The same way I wouldn't like it if Kingsley Shacklebolt was played by a white guy.

[@nyooang]

who cares if they're changing the race, at least it's giving representation to people who are not as often represented as white people are.

[@JustDanny92]

@@nyooang I hope that wasn't aimed at me ( it looks like you replied to me and not the other who made those comments) because I didn't say anything about any race changes or anything of that sort I just stated I would rather a new spin off entirely being made

[@jacobmorejead8122]

@@JustDanny92 Please site your sources for where those characters have their race specifically mentioned ☺

[@JustDanny92]

@@jacobmorejead8122 please use evidence where I ever complained about the race of the characters 🤡

[@MSadamgasm]

Man I was looking forward to like a bellatrix recast Cuz helena did such a great job idk who could take her place!

[@bellablack6937]

Me too! I think Margot Robbie in a black wig and black contacts could be good, but I really would like to see a character that's closer to book!Bellatrix. HBC played her own version, which was entertaining but not really faithful to the books.

[@scottr2314]

@@bellablack6937 good possibility

[@laurareeves1757]

The only different choice I’d make is Tom Hiddleston as Snape 😂. 100% agree on everything else. Brett Goldstein would also make a good Greyback. Awesome video guys!!! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@jessebecker1167]

Tom Hiddleston as Dumbledore and Radcliffe as snape. Perfect callback.

[@bboops23]

I'm a simp for Tom Hiddleston so I want Tom Hiddleston as everything

[@laurareeves1757]

@@bboops23 yaaaaaassss!!! I think we just became best friends lol

[@bboops23]

@@laurareeves1757 if you are in any of the Loki thirst groups on Facebook we very well could be already 😂

[@laurareeves1757]

@@bboops23 I am not, but I definitely need to be 😂

[@elle8929]

I would love to see some Sherlock or game of thrones content on the channel!! Andrew Scott as Voldemort caught me off guard in the best way. It would be so great!

[@chadsummerchild1120]

GOT Casting: “We need actors from the Harry Potter franchise” Harry Potter ReCasting: “We need actors from the GOT franchise”

[@charlietheis4048]

seeing as Andrew Garfield has always been the fancast for young Remus, I‘d love to see him actually cast as Lupin!

[@scottr2314]

could happen

[@vickyjones6873]

Recast Gary Oldman as Dumbledore. That dude is a chameleon. He's old enough now look the part. He could capture the calm and kindness of Dumbledore brilliantly, but is also fit enough to play the more action parts of the role. I can't envision anyone else looking the part whilst pulling off the subtleties of Dumbledores character.

[@brendanlee14]

Alan Rickman will ALWAYS be Severus Snape

[@constantinaandreou3787]

This

[@darthjarjar2742]

Snape Snape Severus Snape

[@constantinaandreou3787]

@@darthjarjar2742 I literally named my dog Snape after being obsessed with this song

[@jakebooth4527]

I see what you did there

[@majaw3671]

Yeah but Brett Goldstein is the second best choice

[@eenn78]

I think that johnny Depp could be an amazing Sirius, he can have that cool uncle persona to him but can also be very serious. Pirates of the Carribean alone makes him a good pick in my opinion!

[@sheilarough236]

Johnny Depp isn’t British though

[@darthjarjar2742]

@@sheilarough236 and? Half the famous British characters are played by Americans lots of famous American characters are played by British people

[@mystic_mimi21]

Yeah but that was an important contention that the cast be from the UK

[@harrisontracy7674]

Wait a couple years and i think Depp would be the perfect Dumbledore

[@eenn78]

@@sheilarough236 He could probarly pull it off

[@LF77988]

IMO, Ian McKellen is the only other person who could play dumbeldore (probably because of ganalf, but cmon)

[@Alex-cw3rz]

Exactly he could play the book Dumbeldore so well and a gay actor playing a sort of retrospectively haven't got the proverbials to go through on gay character.

[@Just-aNerd]

I agree completely. Buuuut I do like the idea of Idris Elba

[@lahlybird895]

They actually considered him originally from what I've heard but he didn't want to do it because he didn't want to be trapped in the wizard all the time and he didn't want to replace Richard Harris's character which is why we got Gambon instead I think I heard something about him disliking Richard Harris which given what I know about the man seems impossible but I don't know

[@melaniegerskup7285]

He was asked when Richard Harris died and turned it down

[@thebuddercweeper]

What about Patrick Stewart?

[@sophiaromanow622]

The fact that you just named Remus (AKA Andrew Garfield) as an option to play Sirius is just… wrong!

[@cinder_ella3282]

Ban Barnes as sirius and Andrew Garfield as remus and even though nobody asked Aaron Taylor Johnson as James and ik he's not actually in the movies but that is a crime and he may be American but he's perfect anyway, timothee chalamet as Regulus my beloved. You really need to discover the marauders fandom. It's wonderfully unhinged.

[@justineck5664]

Having Daniel Radcliffe as Snape doesn't really count as an "easter egg" but having Tom Felton as Lockhart would. I would also cast Thandie Newton for Bellatrix and since Arthur Darvill played Arthur Weasleys son in Doctor Who, I think he needs to be in it as well.

[@presspause1993]

Oh that’s a good idea! My personal fantasy for Bellatrix is Angelina Jolie but Thandiwe Newton totally suits it as well

[@ryhi5]

Adam Driver is my dream cast for Snape and nobody can convince me otherwise.

[@mackenzie1555]

master of playing dark side emos

[@JohnNoZ35]

Yep, I said the same thing in a comment before even seeing this comment. Completely the right casting.

[@mrdr0161]

Hes American. Instant no

[@ryhi5]

@@mrdr0161 well that’s rather unfair. He’s also a talented actor. Hundreds of actors are capable of doing very convincing accents and play characters of different nationalities all the time.

[@mrdr0161]

@@ryhi5 give me an example of when Driver successfully used a British accent. Very few American actors can pull off a British accents without sounding like an idiot or being stereotypical

[@juliegibson-2020]

When I read the books, I always envisioned Tim Curry as Gilderoy Lockhart. His creepy, yet cheesy, smile was perfect to me. 😁😁😁 With his poor health NOW though it would be hard. 😔

[@patrickdurso9746]

OH MY GOD THAT'S PERFECT

[@Wismito]

Tom hiddleston's smile would be perfect for lockhart

[@juliegibson-2020]

Right?? I know!! He just ticked every box for me. Honestly, I had pegged Tom Hiddleston for Sirius, but he could pull off the oozing cheese required for Lockhart also.

[@TrevorHadley]

did not think of him

[@munjee2]

YES!

[@TheSolarium18]

Hugh Grant as Lockhart COMMON it’s perfect 😂😂

[@LAJZful]

Idris as dumbledore? He would be better as Kingsley Shacklebolt. Jared Harris would be a good Dumbledore. Adam driver as Snape should be the exception of non-British actors.

[@vipunen88]

Liam Neeson should play Dumbledore. Aslans wisdom in Zeuses beard, casting made in heaven. And Im surprised Rowan Atkinson is not in wizarding world, even in your recasting lists. With those eyes, he would be a great Dobby

[@loudgoat5241]

Rowan Atkinson - Cornelius Fudge

[@lydiaa9594]

@@loudgoat5241 yes!

[@thebuddercweeper]

@@loudgoat5241 I don't think he takes himself seriously enough to play Fudge, or rather, that anyone could see Mr Bean as minister for magic and think that he's taking himself seriously

[@thebuddercweeper]

@@loudgoat5241 I don't think he takes himself seriously enough to play Fudge, or rather, that anyone could see Mr Bean as minister for magic and think that he's taking himself seriously

[@loudgoat5241]

@@thebuddercweeper Maybe, but he's the bumbling (willfully blind) Minister for Magic. The silly man in the green bowler hat even in less dire times in the early books, so I think it could work. I agree Mr. Bean doesn't have the gravitas for the office and its responsibilities, but neither did Fudge. I see others down thread suggesting him for Dumbledore, for which I could see this being a far bigger issue as there are times where Dumbledore has to show his power and wisdom. Although, the transformation in the character would at least mean he would look less like Mr. Bean

[@dlindner0]

When Richard Harris died, I said that Michael Caine would make a perfect Dumbledore! I cannot believe that you agreed with me, at least kind of...

[@thegingergyrl455]

Matt Berry is so wonderful. Loved him since the IT Crowd.

[@stecky87]

Idris Elba as Dumbledore? No. I like him, but that doesn't work. Michael Caine - not who I pictured, but maybe. Plus the idea of a cockney Dumbledore is amusing . . . Anyways, the right answer is Ian McKellan. Simon Pegg is an interesting choice for Hagrid. If he were younger, I'd pick him for Lupin. He could also be a Weasley. I love Hayley Atwelll Kit Harrington for Sirius

[@thefilmwatcher1216]

Alrighty, let's do this. Bill Nighy as Albus Dumbledore(I love Idris Elba, but I think he's too young. He's my choice for Rufus Scrimgeour, though) Cate Blanchett as Minerva McGonagall Andy Serkis as Matt Lucas as Vernon Dursley Andrea Riseborough as Petunia Dursley Jamie Campbell-Bower as Severus Snape(This needs to happen) Emily Watson as Molly Weasley Paul Bettany as Arthur Weasley Christian Bale as Lord Voldemort Tom Hiddleston as Gilderoy Lockhart Matt Smith as Lucius Malfoy Natalie Dormer as Narcissa Malfoy Aaron Taylor-Johnson as Sirius Black Charlie Cox as Remus Lupin Jack Gleeson as Peter Pettigrew Rory McCann as Mad-Eye Moody Millie Bobby Brown as Tonks(Impeccable) Olivia Colman as Dolores Umbridge Alfred Molina as Horace Slughorn Jason Momoa as Fenrir Greyback(He's not British, but if they're gonna make one exception, it should be him)

[@markbrown2640]

Back in the extremely early 2000's, starting in the lul between COS and POA, I was part of a chat group which had a section about casting for the movies. I was moderator fot that thread and started a sub-thread "if time, space and death did not apply." "Space" because of Her ban on non-British actors. I tried linking, but the links were just too long. Voldy: Peter Sellers the original Inspector Cleuseau. He also could have been Snape and Sirius. Slughorn: Leo McKern who was Australian and had died a few months prior. Sirius: Lawrence Olivier or Carey Grant. Lupin: James Stewart. Yes, THAT James Stewart. The Man Who Shot Liberty Vallance, The Philadelphia Story, etc. Dead and not British.

[@queyno5420]

The Perfect Cast for Quirrel is so obvious to me. For the Guy who dies in the First Movie, there is only one right choice. Sean F‘ing Bean

[@filthyneutral5801]

Lol

[@mechanicmomma2389]

Nah, you gotta go against the grain and cast him as some one whom actually lives for once! Lol

[@darkamora5123]

@@mechanicmomma2389 so grown up Harry? LOL the Man who lived.

[@oli.y]

Nice one

[@mechanicmomma2389]

@@darkamora5123 omg that's hilarious, yes! Do it! Take my money!

[@kenyke001]

IT's great how you guys chose Olivia Coleman as an alternative to Imelda Staunton, and we will see Staunton a play the Queen in The Crown in the new season - replacing Coleman. Almost as if the two are the same, but they are just equally talented actors! :)

[@ZaddyGohan]

I love the casting of Idris Elba aside from the fact that he has genetics from the gods, so he still looks 40. Not nearly old enough Honestly, how could you NOT choose Ian McKellen. If anyone knows how to play old wizards with long beards and quirky senses of humor, it’s him

[@thetrashcan5558]

The fact that Imelda Staunton will be playing Queen Elizabeth after Olivia Coleman.

[@if0nly]

If including young dumbledore, there’s been 4 actors - Toby regbo, from Reign. Which I can actually see him playing Jude laws current role if fantastic beasts were to be recast

[@stormhorizon3894]

Kit Harrington for Sirius! Also I always wanted Adam Driver for a younger Snape. I reckon he could pull it off well. Did the moodiness as Kylo Ren 👌

[@lexi16182]

Exactly Adam for Snape! Before I even watched star wars, I saw a small clip of him as Kylo and immediately thought omg its snape! Not just the proper look physically and the moodiness/proper aura, but the VOICE!!!

[@iimax_9135]

Idris Elba as Dumbledore? Multiple things are wrong with that and everyone knows exactly what.

[@ZiggyonMars]

I can’t imagine any other person playing Molly except for Julie Walters. She has that kind, motherly face that can also turn strict when necessary.

[@scottr2314]

She's got the right look

[@BryanSeeker]

Love to hear others choices, a couple actually lined up with my own. Brett Goldstein as snape is a very interesting pick which I did not see coming but works. Can't wait to see more!

[@kamikaze_22]

I don't usually disagree with you guys very often, but I only agree with 2 of your options for recasting and they are Ewan McGregor as Lupin and Andy Serkis as Peter/Scabbers. All the rest are very far off the mark and that is my opinion.

[@parkers.2023]

Yeah, this one just wasn't it.

[@oli.y]

Exactly lol

[@Rion-x5v]

Yeah Simon Pegg as… Hagrid? Just no in my opinion

[@kamikaze_22]

@@Rion-x5v Yeah! That's a hard pass on that one 😂 I could however see Stephen Fry as Hagrid though

[@harrispinkham]

Agreed

[@Inkyminkyzizwoz]

I'm pretty sure that Dumbledore was white in the books. Idris Elba could be a good choice for Kingsley Shacklebolt though

[@Austin-qx5yj]

Guys, hear me out, I know he's Scottish, but Ewan McGregor (Prequal Obi-Wan) as Remus Lupin. He just gives of that vibe, you know. He's so kind yet strict if he needs to be, and he gives off a really independent vibe like Lupin. Again, I get he's Scottish, but they made an exception, so that means I can two. Edit: I made this before they got to Lupin and that's who they think should play Lupin as well. That's cool

[@currykingwurst6393]

Also, scottish is still british, so no need to make an exception there.

[@lilac951]

It was heavily rumored that he was casted as Lupin back in a day. That's way my Lupin looks like him. But now he's old. My choice James McAvoy

[@thebuddercweeper]

@@lilac951 he doesn't *look* old though, and de-aging is a thing

[@thebuddercweeper]

@@lilac951 he doesn't *look* old though, and de-aging is a thing through various means, plus Lupin is supposed to look older than he is anyway

[@lilac951]

@@thebuddercweeper if we talking right here right now - yes, he's fine. But realistically speaking it's not going to happen any time soon. Personally I hope at least for 10-15 years

[@michaelinthebathroom7560]

4:35 ………I'm watching this the same day the Queen died… how terribly ironic.

[@lolli_popples]

If Jason Mamoa played Mr. Weasley: Mr. Weasley: *starts to fight Lucius in Flourish and Blots* Lucius: *immediately dies*

[@The3Sp7]

In the books Hagrid is always described as a giant, who sometimes is unaware on how big he is because he’s so friendly and warm. If anything Jason Momoa should play Hagrid!! 😍🙌🏿

[@scottr2314]

Jason Mamoa isn't the first person In think of when I think friendly and warm ,but who knows

[@LyleFrancisDelp]

This subject should be taken seriously, because I believe it is now time for the BBC to produce a seven year series on the books. New cast, with their best production values and special effects. One series for each book would give them the opportunity to give the books due respect and provide more detail than the existing movies..good though they are.

[@evab0beva]

that would be a dream

[@saylremi]

I NEED this to happen!

[@Greenielid]

The bbc ?! 😂😂😂😂🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️

[@LyleFrancisDelp]

@@Greenielid Yeah. Open YOUR mind. The BBC...same network that gave us Doctor Who starting in 2005.

[@Sharon-pb7so]

I'm 100% on board with your fantastic idea! I wonder why they haven't done it, they'd make a ton of money and it would be popular in almost every country. Hey BBC get on it!

[@fidelianerina]

The moment you said Matt Smith I almost chocked on my dinner. For starters, I could not picture him as a blonde (then you showed a clip of him with blonde hair) and second his character as the 11th doctor was way to nice to ever see Matt Smith playing someone as evil as Lucius. Maybe he's been in other stuff where he was more mean, but I watched too much Doctor Who to see him as anything but nice.

[@fashionablechangeling2003]

He has played more villainous characters such as Patrick Bateman in the original cast of American Psycho the Musical, his character in Last Night in Soho is very hatable and Morbius (which I haven't seen) he's the main antagonist

[@jenniferpajor5365]

Then you haven’t watched House of the Dragon yet.

[@layneathebutterfly4959]

I would like him and Alex Kingston to be the new Arthur and Molly Is that too much on the nose?

[@ChrisPayneHBTW]

Funny you mention Olivia Coleman as Umbridge since Imelda Staunton is now playing Queen Elizabeth for the final 2 seasons of the Crown

[@liamzeyle4283]

This has been around for ages, but I think Adam Driver not only looks exactly like Snape, but also looks younger than Alan Rickman when he took the role. He‘s American, but I‘m sure he could learn a decent-enough british accent.

[@willg8414]

You’re right that Narcissa should be a GoT actress but I think Lena Headey would be better suited.

[@NolanGillen-f3s]

Idris Elba should not be Dumbledore. He's mentioned to be white countless times, that's like making Dean white. It's stopid

[@flintsonfire2133]

I would love to see David Attenborough as dumbledore. The “Alas, earwax” scene would be perfect.

[@helenmohammed2518]

😂

[@johnwest6690]

Honestly Stephen Fry's Dumbledore voice is so good that he would fit the part perfectly as well.

[@creativia6639]

YES!

[@maja-kehn9130]

Instead of Simon Pegg I would choose Nick Frost as Hagrid. I think he would be a much better fit. Also Ewan McGregor would be a perfect Lockhard ( he is too old to play Lupin) I would also love to see Robert Sheehan as Sirius, he has the look, is the right age and has the range to portrail Sirius Black. Also, also Iwan Rheon would make a great Wormtail.

[@pyewacketkitty8404]

I love that you included a clip of Matt Barry from the IT Crowd. That is one of the best shows EVER and I wish more people knew about it.

[@sheilarough236]

When Richard Harris was dying, he lobbied hard to have his good friend, Peter O’Tool, to replace him as Dumbledore. Now that would’ve been good

[@brandonhey7797]

Lawrence of Arabia?

[@mcbaydentheranger5296]

@@brandonhey7797 British beatlemania?

[@brandonhey7797]

@@mcbaydentheranger5296 accidental Billie Joel reference. love that

[@ravenova5314]

I know she’s not British, but I think Emma Stone would be an awesome Bellatrix Lestrange

[@ConnorDoubleYou]

Stephen Merchant as Arthur Weasley made me audibly say "ooooooh!". Love it!

[@allisonreilly1952]

How was Ben Barnes not even mentioned as a potential Sirius!!! The man has been fan cast in the role for almost two decades lol!!!

[@JOVONO]

- Albus Dumbledore: Peter Capaldi - Minerva McGonagall: Michelle Gomez - Rubeus Hagrid: Mark Addy or Matt Berry - Severus Snape: Josh O’Conner - Remus Lupin: Andrew Garfield - Sirius Black: Ben Barnes - Gilderoy Lockhart: Aaron Taylor-Johnson - Voldemort: Benedict Cumberbatch

[@SuperDude9147]

How good would Adam Driver be as Snape?!

[@lucifer68661]

Benedict Cumberbatch would be my choice for Voldemort.

[@dybo3793]

If Ewan Mcgreggor is gonna play lupin then he needs to say “hello there” at least once in the movies!

[@amielmalay1681]

Lupin does, in the books at least. In the shrieking shack, when Scabbers changed into Peter, Lupin said: "Well, hello there. Long time, no see."

[@PaulSurname]

Hi, I'm from 2023, and there is no option for the role of Gilderoy Lockhart but Ryan Gosling.

[@MxShadow8]

Hi, I’m from 2024, and that’s the best idea I have heard today

[@zievchn8893]

the marauders all have fan casts i think those can work

[@AndreasMnck]

I thought of Charles Dance as Lucius Malfoy. He has so much authority and power in his voice. Good excuse to show more of Malfoy's involvement at Hogwarts into the movies.

[@thebuddercweeper]

That would be so perfect

[@Leo_666]

he's a bit old though

[@jamesfraley2715]

Now I really want to see this movie! With one huge exception - Adam Driver is so obviously Snape. But if we are going strictly with British actors, it has to be Benedict Cumberbatch. Come on - Daniel Radcliff? Talk about stunt casting 🙄

[@daelenstonemeier490]

For my recast I went into a lot more detail than you guys did. I included all of the most prevalent characters (Voldemort, Snape, Dumbledore ETC…) but I also included some of the characters that are equally important to the story as Someone like Dumbledore is, but that don’t show up as frequently. My full fancast is: Liam Neeson as Albus Dumbledore Olivia Coleman as Minerva McGonagall Dan Stevens as Severus Snape Robbie Kay as Professor Quirrell Alfred Molina as Hagrid Toby Jones as Vernon Dursley Hannah Waddingham as Petunia Dursley Tom Baker as Ollivander Bill Nighy as Argus Filch Rowan Atkinson as Nearly Headless Nick Ricky Gervais as Peeves the Poltergeist Tom Ellis as Gilderoy Lockhart Matt Smith as Arthur Weasley Billie Piper as Molly Weasley Aidan Gillen as Lucius Malfoy Mia Goth as Moaning Myrtle Fionn Whitehead as Tom Riddle Will Poulter as James Potter Tom Hiddleston as Sirius Black Ed Speleers as Peter Pettigrew Jamie Dornan as Remus Lupin Kaya Scodelario as Lily Potter Tilda Swinton as Professor Trelawney Graham McTavish as Alastair Moody Unknown as Cedric Diggery Bill Skarsgard as Barty Crouch Jr. Stellan Skarsgard as Barty Crouch Sr. Catherine Tate As Rita Skeeter Gwendaline Christie as Madam Maxine Rhys Ifans as Karkeroff Christian Bale as Voldemort Laura Fraser as Umbridge Martin Freeman As Cornelius Fudge Sope Dirisy as Kingsley Skacklebolt Tilly Keeper as Nymphadora Tonks Erin Richards as Bellatrix Lestrange Michael Sheen as Horace Slughorn Peter Capaldi as Rupus Scrimgour Peter Dinklage as Professor Flitwick Alexander Skarsgard as Fenrir Grayback Rosamund Pike as Narcissa Malfoy Andrew Garfield as Bill Weasley George Mackey as Charlie Weasley Rebecca Ferguson and Pilou Asbaek as the Caro siblings Ralph Ineson as Xenophilius Lovegood Andy Serkis as Mundungus Fletcher Andrew Scott as Griphook Ian McDiarmid as Gellert Grindelwald Liam Cunningham as Aberforth Dumbledore

[@Ranger1812]

I thought of Ricky Gervais as a young Albus Dumbledore in Fantastic Beasts, but his being Peeves would be perfect. Imagine his causing mayhem then coming out with that laugh! Perfect!

[@lexxihd5843]

Antony Hopkins is too old right? They need at least 10 years from now to finish to whole thing. Hes 85 now.

[@DrewFilms05]

Guys... GUYS... You MADE the video about how Kylo Ren is basically Snape. How could you not catch the brilliance of Adam Driver as Snape? I know he isn't British but he wouldn't be the only exception to that rule on this list.