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Warwick Davis reprises Flitwick role in new Harry Potter HBO series

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 8 Nov, 13:26 · Archive

Warwick Davis, the only original cast member confirmed for the new HBO Harry Potter series, has vowed to share secrets about the production.

Warwick Davis, 56, who played Hogwarts charms professor Filius Flitwick in all eight Harry Potter films, is reprising the role for a new HBO series set to premiere on Christmas Day. He is the only cast member from the original films confirmed so far to return to the franchise.

Davis made the announcement at the opening of a new UK Harry Potter flagship store on Oxford Street. He explained that returning to the role felt 'slightly daunting' and that his first day on set was 'terrifying', but he wanted to ensure his version of Flitwick was 'slightly different' from before. He added: 'I felt really honoured to have been asked to kind of step back into those famous wizard's shoes once again. It was just a lovely experience to be back and to kind of see the world slightly reimagined.'

Davis said the new cast members looked to him for guidance because of his experience on the original films. However, he said the only advice he gave them was to 'fully immerse themselves in this world'. He explained that if cast members believe they are at Hogwarts, the audience will believe it too, comparing it to working with special effects in other productions like Star Wars.

Warwick Davis reprises Flitwick role in new Harry Potter HBO series
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