Harry Gilby Joins HBO's Harry Potter Series as Charlie Weasley
Alex Crockford, who played Charlie in the films, congratulated Gilby on X and joked about his screen time.
Harry Gilby has been cast as Charlie Weasley in HBO's Harry Potter television series, according to screenrant.com. The character is the second-oldest of the Weasley siblings and works as a dragonologist.
Alex Crockford, who played Charlie in the film series, congratulated Gilby in a post on X. Crockford joked that Gilby should hope for more than 1.5 seconds of screen time in the role.
The series is set for eight episodes in season 1 and is planned to run for seven seasons. It premieres on HBO on December 25.
Charlie Weasley's Small Screen History
The Harry Potter film franchise ran from 2001 to 2011. Charlie appeared only in a background photograph in Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban in 2004.
In Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, Charlie wrangles dragons for the First Task. In Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, he appears at Bill and Fleur's wedding and returns during the Battle of Hogwarts.
Quick answers
Who plays Charlie Weasley in HBO's Harry Potter series?
Harry Gilby has been cast as Charlie Weasley, according to screenrant.com.
When does HBO's Harry Potter series premiere?
The series premieres on HBO on December 25.
How many episodes and seasons will the Harry Potter series have?
Season 1 has eight episodes, and the series is planned for seven seasons.