Actor Lox Pratt, cast as Draco Malfoy in HBO's upcoming Harry Potter series, says the show will offer a more layered portrayal. It will explore Draco's home life to provide context for his character beyond the 'sneery villain' seen previously.
Draco Malfoy to Get 'Layered' Portrayal in New Series
Fans of Slytherin can expect a more layered portrayal of Draco Malfoy in HBO's upcoming Harry Potter series, according to actor Lox Pratt, who is stepping into the iconic role, according to E! News.
The 14-year-old actor recently shared insights into how the new adaptation will expand on Draco's character beyond what was seen in the original films and books. "I think with this adaptation, you get to see so much more than the books," Pratt said in an interview. "The books are very much over Harry's shoulder, which is great, and that's how they played the film as well. And I think showrunners Francesca Gardiner and Mark Mylod have been audible about this in their interviews, there's just so much more that you get to see," according to E! News.
Pratt revealed that viewers will gain deeper insight into Draco's home life and the influences that shape him into a rival of Harry Potter. "You get to see Draco at home. I won't spoil too much about that, but there are some brilliant scenes at home where you start to get an insight into how he is," he said. "Because in the films, Draco is sort of 2D; he is the sneery villain. I feel like there's so much more you need to understand why."
Draco Malfoy was previously portrayed by Tom Felton in the film series. Pratt said he feels "grateful" for the creative freedom he has been given to explore the character in greater depth. "You see little glints of it in the film with Lucius and stuff. I think [the series] is really brilliant. I can't wait to bring it to the screen," he added, according to E! News.
New Generation of Cast Announced
HBO first announced in April 2023 that J.K. Rowling's beloved book series would be reimagined as a television adaptation. The new series will also star Dominic McLaughlin as Harry Potter, Arabella Stanton as Hermione Granger and Alastair Stout as Ron Weasley, according to E! News.
John Lithgow on Playing Dumbledore
Seven-time Emmy winner John Lithgow has been cast as Hogwarts headmaster Albus Dumbledore. The 80-year-old actor previously admitted he had reservations about taking on the role. "It was not an easy decision because it's going to define me for the last chapter of my life, I'm afraid. But I'm very excited," Lithgow told ScreenRant last February. "Some wonderful people are turning their attention back to Harry Potter. That's why it's been such a hard decision. I'll be about 87 years old at the wrap party, but I've said yes," according to E! News.
The new series is currently in production. (ANI)
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