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Harry Potter Cast Controversies: What Happened

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With HBO’s Harry Potter series cast in April 2025, here is a look back at some troubles faced by actors from the films.

Key Facts

  • HBO cast John Lithgow as Dumbledore
  • Janet McTeer plays McGonagall
  • Paapa Essiedu plays Snape
  • Jamie Waylett played Vincent Crabbe in six films

The New Cast

HBO named John Lithgow, Janet McTeer and Paapa Essiedu among the cast in April 2025. Nick Frost was cast as Hagrid.

Jamie Waylett

Waylett played Crabbe. In 2009 police found cannabis plants at his family home. The BBC reported he got 120 hours of community service.

In 2012 he was jailed for two years over the 2011 London riots, the BBC reported.

Other Stories

Other claims in the earlier version could not be checked, so they have been removed.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who plays Dumbledore in the HBO series?

John Lithgow.

Who was Jamie Waylett?

The actor who played Crabbe.

Why was he jailed?

For his part in the 2011 London riots.

Conclusion

Child fame can be hard, and some actors struggled later.

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