Harry Potter

HBO ’s upcomingHarry PotterTV show has been hint at the raw and exciting cast choices for the characters who make up the magical cosmos . TheHarry Pottercasting rumors revealthat the serial will continue cast preponderantly British player in the roles . This is unsurprising as the original movies followed this movement , and the show want to take the in force parts of the picture and use them to create a bigger and more detailed world . Part of this journey will involve add book characters exclude from the movies to life-time onscreenfor the show , like the infamous touch peeve .

find theperfect Peeves player for theHarry Potterserieswill require a comedic thespian with plenty of experience who is n’t afraid to make a tomfool of themselves . Additionally , since Peeves is sleep together for causing trouble and has little commitment to anyone but himself , the performing artist needs to have a minute of a dark side as well . British humor is iconically dark and tongue - in - cheek , which will be perfect for the characterization of Peeves throughout the show . Though he does n’t have the largest role , any famous comic would be idealistic in this bit part as an Easter egg for audiences .

10Ricky Gervais

Known for The Office (UK) (2001–2003)

BeforeThe Officebecame one of the biggest situation comedy in the U.S. , the original U.K. version was a destiny darker and restive , thanks to Ricky Gervais . Gervais fiddle the Michael character , David , and pushed the show even further in terms of cringe content and abasement for the characters . As one of the Divine of the series , it ’s percipient that Gervais ' style of drollery is infused into the project and that he has a sharp and cutting sensation of humor , which would be complete for Peeves .

The first bad cast news about Harry Potter ’s television receiver remake has surface , and it indicates that the HBO series is headed in the right focusing .

to boot , Gervais has good name recognition and is the kind of actor that consultation would directly discover onscreen , which is vital for ghosts , who can sometimes get lost in the background knowledge . It ’s unconvincing that Gervais would be interested in a function any larger than Peeves , as this would prevent him from touring or doing the small funniness projects he often tackles during the class . However , a fun cameo every now and then to cause trouble voice just like the performing artist .

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The Office is a British mockumentary sitcom that aired from 2001 to 2003, created by Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant. It chronicles the daily lives of the employees at Wernham Hogg, a fictional paper company in Slough. Ricky Gervais stars as the bumbling and often inappropriate office manager, David Brent, whose antics provide a humorous yet poignant look at office culture and interpersonal relationships.

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The Office is a British mockumentary situation comedy that air out from 2001 to 2003 , make by Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant . It chronicles the daily biography of the employees at Wernham Hogg , a fictional paper company in Slough . Ricky Gervais stars as the bumbling and often incompatible power manager , David Brent , whose joke ply a humourous yet poignant look at situation culture and interpersonal relationship .

9Simon Pegg

Known for Shaun of the Dead (2004)

Simon Pegg owes a lot of his succeeder to other collaborations with Edgar Wright onShaun of the DeadandHot Fuzz . Since these breakout projects , Pegg has had his paw in many large franchises likeStar Trek , as well as the episodic TV role , like his late characteristic inThe Boys . Though Pegg is typically typecast as the bumbling but well - meaning sidekick , there ’s still lots of brainpower and potency inside every performance , proving that he could take on a more malicious persona .

Most recently , Pegg has been making his name with theMission : Impossiblefranchisealongside Tom Cruise . SinceMission : Impossible - The Final Reckoningis the enfranchisement ’s end , Pegg will have a fortune more time to join exciting new projects like theHarry Potterseries . It ’s surprising that Pegg never lent his talents to the original flick , but this has stop up becoming a honest thing since Peeves is n’t the only role that Pegg could work to life in the show .

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From director Edgar Wright , Shaun of the Dead asterisk Simon Pegg as Shaun , an ambitionless slacker who one day finds his earth overrun by zombi . From a script by Wright and Pegg , Shaun of the Dead injects clowning into a typically horror - focalize subgenre as Shaun and his lazy friend Ed ( Nick Frost ) attempt to rescue Shaun ’s estranged girl and make it through the apocalypse whole .

8Matt Berry

Known for What We Do In The Shadows (2019–2024)

Matt Berry knows a lot about being part of a TV show that originally started as a movie , asWhat We Do In The Shadowsbegan as the 2014 pic asterisk Taika Waititi . However , in the years since , theWhat We Do In The Shadowsshow has get beyond the popularity of the film and look at on a lifespan of its own . A turgid part of this is thanks to the fantastic actor who bring the vampires to life , with Berry portraying Laszlo , a main type since time of year 1 and a lively part of the dramatis personae ’s chemistry .

charter part in a fresh series likeHarry Potterwould continue exposing Berry to extensive consultation , not to cite that he already has mountain of experience play a hilarious supernatural entity .

Now that theWhat We Do In The Shadowsseries has ended , it begs the interrogation of what ’s next for Berry and his fellow castmates . ThoughWhat We Do In The Shadowsis Berry ’s most famous project , he ’s also been in many off - beat British drollery express likeThe IT CrowdandToast of London . Taking part in a fresh series likeHarry Potterwould continue exposing Berry to wider audiences , not to mention that he already has lots of experience play a hilarious supernatural entity .

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From director Edgar Wright, Shaun of the Dead stars Simon Pegg as Shaun, an ambitionless slacker who one day finds his world overrun by zombies. From a script by Wright and Pegg, Shaun of the Dead injects comedy into a typically horror-focused subgenre as Shaun and his lazy friend Ed (Nick Frost) attempt to rescue Shaun’s estranged girlfriend and make it through the apocalypse unscathed.

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What We Do in the Shadows , released in 2019 , is a mockumentary series explore the nightly life of a radical of century - former vampires residing in Staten Island . The comedic show delves into their interactions with each other and the modern macrocosm , providing a humorous take on the lamia genre .

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7Romesh Ranganathan

Known for The Misadventures of Romesh Ranganathan (2018–2024)

Though Romesh Ranganathan is n’t as popular outside the U.K. as some of the other role player who could act as Peeves , he ’s a fantastic comic who deserves an international jailbreak on the scale of theHarry Pottershow . His world infotainment series , The Misadventures of Romesh Ranganathan , is a screaming plus to the locomotion series genreand showcases how Ranganathan can adjust to any position and make it comedic . Like many British comedians , he also has plenty of experience on secret plan shows .

In most of his work , Ranganathan has played himself , or a heightened adaptation of him , but his personality already lends itself to a functioning as Peeves . Sincehe often goes for such a deadpan and faux - serious style , he would add an interesting twist to the character of Peeves , which would be fresh and help the serial stick out aside . Conversely , audiences could see a new side of him if Ranganathan leans into the slapstick and over - the - top aspects of the poltergeist .

6Andy Serkis

Known for Lord of the Rings (2001–2003)

Andy Serkis is no stranger to being part of an enormous enfranchisement with lots of pressing riding on his carrying out . Many of the characters that Serkis portrays are created using CGI and other visual effects . However , this never embarrass his carrying out . If anything , Serkis thrives when he let to make exaggerated facial formulation and create unique voices , like in his persona as Gollum inThe Lord of the Ringsfranchise , as well as his performance in the recentPlanet of the Apesmovies .

Though Serkis is known for his striking roles , he has flawless comedic timing that would make Peeves memorable .

While it ’s not confirm how theHarry Potterseries plan on executing the visuals of the ghosts , it ’s almost sure that the actor would be deal with CGI or motion capture in some way of life . This induce Serkis perfect for the theatrical role , as he ’s consistently asked to give nuanced performances while intemperately made up or dealing with advanced technology . Additionally , though Serkis is known for his dramatic roles , he has flawless comedic timing that would make peeve memorable .

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What We Do in the Shadows, released in 2019, is a mockumentary series exploring the nightly lives of a group of centuries-old vampires residing in Staten Island. The comedic show delves into their interactions with each other and the modern world, providing a humorous take on the vampire genre.

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The Lord of the Rings is a multimedia system enfranchisement consisting of several movies and a TV show released by Amazon titled The Lord of the Rings : The Rings of Power . The enfranchisement is based on   J.R.R. Tolkien ’s volume series that begin in 1954 with The Fellowship of the Ring . The Lord of the Rings ensure mainstream popularity with Peter Jackson ’s The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit trilogy .

5Nish Kumar

Known for The Mash Report (2017–2020)

As one of the more unknown comic on the listing , at least on the outside stage , Nish Kumar would have the opportunity to gain recognition if he link up the disgorge ofHarry Potter . It would be bright for the serial to cast slightly more recess comedians like Kumar since he would have the opportunity to play Peeves however he saw primed , and audiences would n’t have preconceived notions about him . Additionally , since Peeves is n’t a major character , Kumar would n’t have to step away from his springy operation .

With experience in stand - up , hosting , and podcasting , Kumar know how to make himself memorableand cut right to the meat of an issue . Understanding how to play to a live audience is helpful in comedic TV series and motion-picture show , as it gives the role player the power to extemporize and play off the performance of the other fibre . Since so much of his drollery stem from his perspective on politics and worldly concern events , this could be an interesting angle to lend to Peeves ' characterization .

4Toby Jones

Known for The Hunger Games (2012–2015)

One of Toby Jones ' most recent prominent part might have been part ofThe Hunger Gamesfranchise , but the worker has been a seminal part of movies , television , and theater throughout his career . British actors ' theatrical root are a large part of why their carrying out are so often hailed as realistic and immersive . Most audience would be hard - press not to find at least one project on Jones ' extensive list of work that they have n’t seen . In fact , the actor has already been part of theHarry Potteruniverse .

As the voice of Dobby , Jones disappear into the role and created a character that audiences have been deep affected by sinceThe Chamber of Secretspremiered in 2002 .

As the voice of Dobby , Jones disappeared into the role and make a character that audiences have been deeply regard by sinceThe Chamber of Secretspremiered in 2002 . This familiarity with the man ofHarry Potterand the authoritative joining he would cater to the original movie would only increase the exhilaration for the boob tube show . to boot , pay testimonial to his study in the first part of the franchise would be a great way to link everything together .

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The Lord of the Rings is a multimedia franchise consisting of several movies and a TV show released by Amazon titled The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power. The franchise is based on J.R.R. Tolkien’s book series that began in 1954 with The Fellowship of the Ring. The Lord of the Rings saw mainstream popularity with Peter Jackson’s The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit trilogies.

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The Hunger Games is a multi-movie franchise starring Jennifer Lawrence as Katniss Everdeen. The films are based on the young adult dystopian book series by author Suzanne Collins. The first film was released in 2012, followed by Catching Fire in 2013, Mockingjay Part 1 in 2014, and Mockingjay Part 2 in 2015. In 2023, the fifth film in the series was released, The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes.

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The Hunger Games is a multi - movie enfranchisement starring Jennifer Lawrence as Katniss Everdeen . The films are based on the young adult dystopian book serial publication by source Suzanne Collins . The first motion-picture show was released in 2012 , followed by Catching Fire in 2013 , Mockingjay Part 1 in 2014 , and Mockingjay Part 2 in 2015 . In 2023 , the 5th film in the series was released , The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes .

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3Peter Capaldi

Known for Doctor Who (2005–Present)

ManyDoctor Whofans mourned the loss of Matt Smith ’s Eleventh Doctor when his tenure came to an end , butPeter Capaldi ’s Twelfth Doctor is an underrated additionto the antic sci - fi enfranchisement . As his seasons progressed , he only became more iconic and tackled some of the biggest transitions of the advanced era ofDoctor Who . One of the reason he was choose is because he ’s always been a big part of British cinema and television , especially in the comedic empyrean .

The British TV seriesThe Thick of Itis one of Capaldi ’s most recognizable roles outside of the Doctor , and it demo just how sharp and rum the worker is . However , his metre inDoctor Whomakes the practiced case for tapping him to take on the persona of Peeves . Though sci - fi and fantasy are dissimilar animals , being part ofsuch a antic and eccentric humans likeDoctor Whodefinitely prepared Capaldi for a magical one .

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The Umbrella Academy is based on the comic book of the same name created by Gerard Way and Gabriel Bá. The Hargreeves — collectively known as The Umbrella Academy — were born with superpowers, and their adoptive father utilized their abilities. However, as they grew older, the siblings grew apart as they dealt with their trauma. They are brought back together after their father dies and Five returns from the future with grave news: The world will end, and The Umbrella Academy has to stop it before it happens.

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2Robert Sheehan

Known for The Umbrella Academy (2019–2024)

If theHarry PotterTV show casting section decides to go for a younger player for Peeves , it ’s hard to argue that Sheehan would n’t be the perfect choice . do it for his offbeat phantasy seriesThe Umbrella Academy , in which he plays the unstable but uproariously endearing Klaus , Sheehan first uprise to excrescence thanks to the superhero TV seriesMisfits . Now thatThe Umbrella Academyhas come to an end , it ’s time for Sheehan to take on his next challenge , and it ’s clear that fantasy suit him .

The Harry Potter TV show is officially bringing to life a persona gash from the moving picture , but as exciting as this is , it ’s also quite challenging .

Giving peeve a comedic dash like Sheehan ’s , which leans toward maudlin and existentialism , would be a sport subversionof the somewhat one - dimensional ghost from the books . Giving peeve a little bit of a backstory and finding out why he like making trouble so much could be a fun addition to the show . It would n’t be surprising if there ’s a good trade of crossing between fans ofThe Umbrella Academyand audience who will tune up intoHarry Potter .

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The Umbrella Academy is found on the comic book of the same name created by Gerard Way and Gabriel Bá . The Hargreeves — collectively know as The Umbrella Academy — were born with superpowers , and their adoptive father utilize their power . However , as they originate one-time , the siblings grew apart as they dealt with their trauma . They are brought back together after their father dies and Five returns from the future with grave news : The world will terminate , and The Umbrella Academy has to terminate it before it come about .

1Richard Ayoade

Known for The IT Crowd (2006–2013)

Seeing Richard Ayoade , who made his name dally a more uneasy character inThe IT Crowd , pace into a merriment and stylized office in Wes Anderson ’s recent short photographic film was an exciting development . The situation comedy ’s success has play into Ayoade ’s rise to fame , ashe end up winning a BAFTA for his performance . However , his endowment do n’t stop at performing in front of the screen , and Ayoade ’s directorial projects have been just as interesting and successful .

His directorial debut , Submarine , was also write by Ayoade and is a cult classic praised for its brainwave into the trials and trial of adolescence . This experience in the many facets of cinema and television receiver makes Ayoade unambiguously qualified to join the stamp ofHarry Potter . He would be a hilarious Peeves because of his acting and comedic timing while also understanding the level of body of work that give way into a project of that plate .

The IT Crowd ( 2006–2013 )

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The IT Crowd is a British sitcom that follows an Information Technology department led by a new manager that doesn’t know IT. The group works in the basement of the building and is typically ignored in every social gathering. The crew deals with clueless questions relatable to several IT situations and their awkwardness towards other people, something their manager strives to help them with.

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The IT Crowd is a British situation comedy that conform to an Information Technology department direct by a new manager that does n’t fuck IT . The group work in the basement of the construction and is typically snub in every social gather . The crew deal with clueless questions relatable to several IT situations and their slowness towards other the great unwashed , something their director strive to serve them with .

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