The Sorting Hat Has Spoken: HBO’s Harry Potter Series Officially Reveals Cast

The spell has finally been cast — HBO has unveiled a few key actors for its much-anticipated Harry Potter television series, and the choices are already conjuring plenty of buzz in the fandom.

John Lithgow will take on the role of Albus Dumbledore, Janet McTeer will portray Minerva McGonagall, Paapa Essiedu will play Severus Snape, and Nick Frost will be…