Hogwarts is calling⦠and Warwick Davis just answered. The actor, who first brought Professor Filius Flitwick to life in the original Harry Potter films, revealed heâll be stepping back into the wizarding world for HBO Maxâs new Harry Potter series. That makes him the very first film star to officially return for the small-screen reboot, and letâs be real, fans are already losing it.
This news feels huge. Davisâ version of Flitwick has always been a fan favorite, so the fact that heâs getting another run at the role isnât just nostalgic; itâs pretty magical. And judging by his post, the moment means just as much to him as it does to everyone watching.
Davisâ Instagram Announcement
Davis broke the news on Instagram (seen above) with a photo of him riding on the outside of what looked like the Hogwarts Express. Across the image, he wrote: âIâm so excited (and truly honoured) to share that Iâll be returning as Professor Filius Flitwick in the upcoming @HBOMax Original @HarryPotter television series. This feels like a real homecoming.â
His caption hit even harder: âHogwarts has always held a very special place in my heart. ð°â¡ï¸ When I first stepped into Professor Flitwickâs robes all those years ago, I could never have imagined the journey this character â and the wizarding world â would take me on. Thank you to all the fans who have kept the magic alive â I canât wait to see you back in the classroom. Hereâs to further adventures at Hogwarts. â¨ð.â
A True Homecoming
For a lot of fans, this feels like the perfect mix of a fresh start and old-school magic. Sure, the series is expected to recast most of the big roles, but bringing Davis back shows the creators know how much the original films still mean to people. Calling the experience a âhomecomingâ couldnât be more fitting; especially when you think about all the unforgettable âswish and flickâ moments Flitwick gave us the first time around.
Big Fan Reactions
Fans wasted no time flooding the comments. One person wrote, âThis is super surprising. I for some reason thought they would refuse to use any of the previous actors to give it a fresh feel. Congratulations Warwick!â Another dropped straight excitement: âOMG! ðððªâ¨ðâ
Others got emotional: âðððð I just opened Instagram, and this is what I see! I am so HAPPY â¤ï¸â while another added, âCongrats Warwick! Excited to have you back! ðªâ
Some insisted nobody else could fill his shoes: âThis is amazing news! Nobody else could have played Flitwick. Congratulations Warwick ðð»ðð» xxâ Another summed it up perfectly with, âPlayed so many iconic characters!ðªâ¨â¤ï¸ Congrats Mr. Davis, so cool to see you get to return to a role you enjoyed so much acting in the first time around. Swish and flick!â
Add in the fact that this announcement came on September 1st (a.k.a. Back to Hogwarts Day) and the moment couldn’t have been more perfect. If you werenât fangirling at this point, are you even a “Harry Potter” fan? We hope so.
Getty (Gerardo Mora for Universal Orlando Resort)With Warwick Davis leading the way, the hype for this new “Harry Potter” series just leveled up. Hogwarts is about to feel like home again⦠and yep, weâre already packing wands, robes, and maybe a chocolate frog or two.
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