Warwick Davis reveals the one thing he wanted to change about his Harry Potter character

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5 Nov 2026 • 1:20 AM MYT
The Independent
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Warwick Davis reveals the one thing he wanted to change about his Harry Potter character

  • Warwick Davis has revealed he felt terrified returning as Professor Filius Flitwick on the set of HBO's upcoming Harry Potter television series.
  • The actor is currently the only original film cast member to reprise his role for the new adaptation, which premieres on Christmas Day.
  • Davis made the comments at the opening of the new Harry Potter flagship store on Oxford Street, which attracted long queues of fans.
  • Transgender rights activists gathered outside the store opening to protest against author JK Rowling’s comments on gender identity.
  • The new series aims to be a faithful adaptation of Rowling’s novels and stars Dominic McLaughlin, Alastair Stout, and Arabella Stanton.

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