Warwick Davis is set to return to the Wizarding World, reprising his role as Professor Filius Flitwick in the new Harry Potter HBO series.

The British actor starred in the same role in the original film series, portraying the Hogwarts professor in every film except for Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1.

The news of his return was announced today, Monday, September 1, as part of the annual Back to Hogwarts celebrations.

Back to Hogwarts is marked each year on September 1, when students return to the Wizarding School on the Hogwarts Express at King's Cross Station.

The announcement today also revealed other new cast members, including Elijah Oshin as Dean Thomas,........

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