Peter Capaldi might appear in the Harry Potter franchise. According to rumor, the former Doctor Who is being considered for a role in the upcoming HBO reboot.
Though only a rumor at this time, confirmation of Peter Capaldi in the Harry Potter series could turn fan sentiments around following a string of controversial rumors and announcements.
Peter Capaldi as the 12th Doctor, YouTube, Doctor Who
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The Harry Potter series has continuously made the news over potential casting choices, and not all of it has been well-received. The first instance occurred years ago when the adult version of Hermione Granger was race-swapped to be a black woman in the Broadway play Harry Potter and The Cursed Child.
A more recent example was the announcement that Paapa Essiedu, a black man, was being considered for the role of Severus Snape, filling the shoes of the late-great Alan Rickman.
These casting choices were met with intense backlash from fans, who wanted to see more accurate representations of their favorite characters and avoid politically motivated race swaps. For more on the Snape backlash, check out the video linked above from Gothic Therapy.
Other announcements have revealed that Albus Dumbledore may also have been cast, with either Mark Rylance or Gary Oldman taking up the mantle of Hogwarts Headmaster.
Peter Capaldi is most known for his portrayal of the 12th incarnation of the iconic Doctor in Doctor Who. Now, he might get to play another iconic role in another iconic British staple.
Daniel Radcliffe as Harry Potter in Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (2002), Warner Bros. Pictures
A Reddit user citing insider sources revealed that Peter Capaldi is being considered for a role in the new show, with many surmising that it could be Garrick Ollivander, the wand maker of Diagon Alley. In the movies, Mr. Ollivander was played by the late John Hurt, who also played The War Doctor in Doctor Who’s 50th anniversary special.
Peter Capaldi certainly looks the part. Plus, it could be seen as something of an homage to John Hurt to have two Doctors portray the same role.
An image for the UK Open Casting Call for HBO’s Harry Potter series
If true, this casting alone might bring viewers in droves. Capaldi is an incredible actor and his fans want to see him succeed. But a rumor is still a rumor. Until HBO makes an official announcement, we can’t be sure of anything. We encourage you, for now, to take this with a grain of salt (it’s Reddit, after all!)
What do you guys think? Do you want to see Peter Capaldi in Harry Potter? Have you already written the HBO Harry Potter Show off after the Snape casting rumors? Let us know in the comments below!
Raven Redgrave, AKA Writing Raven, is the co-host of the Gothic Therapy YouTube channel with her husband MasterOfTheTDS. The channel features a look at pop culture, entertainment, and gaming with insightful commentary, sharp critiques, and a dose of dark humor.
