Ted Lasso Star Brett Goldstein Could Allegedly Land A Major Role In The Harry Potter Series, and I Didn’t See This Coming At All

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As a hardcore Harry Potter fan who grew up with the books and the movies, I must admit that the idea of Brett Goldstein as Hagrid is a bit unexpected, but intriguing at the same time. I’ve always adored his performance as Roy Kent on Ted Lasso, but Hagrid is a character deeply etched in my heart from the books and Robbie Coltrane’s portrayal in the movies.

Next summer, production on the initial season for Harry Potter’s new TV series for Max will commence, and they are actively searching for the cast to tell the latest story. A multitude of children have tried out for the main roles of Harry, Ron, and Hermione, while a few important adult characters have reportedly attracted potential actors. It’s intriguing that Ted Lasso‘s Brett Goldstein is rumored to be among the contenders, an unexpected possibility.

Although Brett Goldstein has made a name for himself in the UK, many U.S. viewers primarily recognize him as the cursing Roy Kent on Apple TV+’s show Ted Lasso. This might come as a surprise, but Deadline suggests that Goldstein is being considered for a substantial role in the upcoming Harry Potter series, portraying one of its beloved characters.

Could Brett Goldstein Be The New Hagrid?

The article suggests that Brett Goldstein might take on the character of Rubeus Hagrid, who serves as the gamekeeper at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Known to be a half-giant, Hagrid was initially expelled from the school but was granted leniency by Albus Dumbledore. The role was previously portrayed in the movie series by the late Robbie Coltrane.

Beyond the realm of Ted Lasso, Brett Goldstein’s career has predominantly revolved around comedy. Although Harry Potter does have its humorous instances, and Hagrid plays a significant role in many of them, the series maintains a largely dramatic tone overall. If Goldstein were to assume the role, viewers might find themselves appreciating his talent in an unexpected way.

Brett Goldstein is approximately the same age as Robbie Coltrane was when he started portraying Hagrid. Notably, Goldstein is younger than the age Hagrid is depicted in the novels, but could potentially be made older with makeup. Interestingly, it’s reported that several other cast members being considered are younger than the actors who played these roles in the movies, which aligns more closely with the characters’ ages as described in the Harry Potter books.

Who Else Is Being Considered For The Harry Potter Series?

If it’s true that the rumors are correct, Brett Goldstein might be in contention with other remarkable actors for parts as potential Hogwarts teachers in the upcoming series. Initially, Mark Rylance was mentioned as a candidate who could portray Dumbledore. Additionally, Mark Strong has been linked to this role as well.

Paapa Essiedu might take on the role once filled by Alan Rickman as Professor Snape in the films. There’s talk that both Sharon Horgan and Rachel Weisz could be up for the role of Professor McGonagall.

It seems that while there are reports suggesting these actors have been given roles they’re linked to, none of these roles have been officially confirmed as accepted yet. Therefore, despite the truth of all these rumors, it doesn’t guarantee that we’ll eventually witness any of these potential castings.

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2024-12-12 20:37