HBO’s Harry Potter TV series confirms the absence of a fan-favorite character who didn’t appear in the films.
Tl;dr
- The Harry Potter series on HBO confirms the return of Peeves.
- Peeves, the Hogwarts poltergeist, plays a major role in the books.
- Peeves’ role in the series remains to be defined.
The return of a beloved Harry Potter character
HBO has confirmed the return of a fan-favorite character in its upcoming Harry Potter television series. This series, which recounts the events of the books from “The Philosopher’s Stone” to “The Deathly Hallows”, is in a way a reboot from the Harry Potter saga. This involves changes, cuts and additions that could reshape the source material. However, HBO has promised a faithful adaptation of JK Rowling’s books. This promise is already evident with the confirmation of the return of a lesser-known character but very popular with fans: Peeves.
Peeves’ role in the series
Peeves is a poltergeist who has haunted Hogwarts since 993 and is known for his taste for mischief and chaos, often at the expense of Hogwarts students and staff. Sometimes Peeves’ involvement is greater. For example, he helped oppose Dolores Umbridge and participated in the battle against Voldemort and the Death Eaters when Hogwarts was under siege. Peeves’ involvement in the TV series could be expanded or reduced, but this has not yet been confirmed.
Fans’ expectations
It remains to be seen who will play this character and how he will be portrayed. However, its presence has been confirmed. Fans should perhaps remain on guard, as the character was previously confirmed to appear in the first Harry Potter film, but that never came to fruition. For those who have only seen the movies, they might be surprised when Peeves appears in the TV series.
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