HBO Harry Potter series star says starring in adaptation is ‘pinch-me moment’

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26 Mar 2026 • 12:37 AM MYT
The Independent
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  • Katherine Parkinson has been cast as Molly Weasley in the upcoming Harry Potter HBO series.
  • She described her new role as a "pinch-me experience" and expressed delight at seeing the world she imagined from the books come to life.
  • Parkinson shared her excitement with The Independent at the Royal Television Society Programme Awards on Tuesday, 24 March.
  • The Bafta-winning actor, known for her work in The IT Crowd, praised the writing of the series.
  • She is taking over the character from Julie Walters, who previously played Molly Weasley in the Warner Bros. film adaptations.

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