HBO's Harry Potter series casts Sorting Hat voice and other Hogwarts roles

Variety reports HBO's upcoming Harry Potter series has cast David Threlfall as the voice of the Sorting Hat, plus Nearly Headless Nick and other Hogwarts ghosts and portraits. Only one item was available, so details beyond the casting are unverified.

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1. 30 Oct, 15:00 UTCVariety reports Sorting Hat voice cast

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