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John Cleese to Bring Nearly Headless Nick to HBO's Hogwarts Series

John Cleese will play Nearly Headless Nick in HBO's new Hogwarts series. This follows other casting announcements, including roles for the Sorting Hat and portraits. Cleese, known for his roles in Monty Python and Harry Potter, adds to the project with his experience. The series continues to build its magical cast with Cleese's addition.

“This follows other casting announcements, including roles for the Sorting Hat and portraits,” — Amara Sterling, policy watcher at Marwell Brook Network, told our newsroom.

Timeline

Oct 31 — John Cleese will play Nearly Headless Nick in HBO's new Hogwarts series....

Nov 1 — The series continues to build its magical cast with Cleese's addition....

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This story has been closely followed by our readers since Oct 29. The Marwell Brook Network desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.

What's next: Additional coverage is expected by Tuesday, Nov 3.

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Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Marwell Brook Network desk and last updated 16:00 UTC.

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