Harry Potter, you must have heard this name, right? The boy who was nobody suddenly discovers he is the chosen one in the wizarding world, which he never being aware off. The journey of this boy to discovering the wizarding world by the writings of J.K Rowling has become one of the biggest hits in terms of books. However, besides the books, the films of this series have also gained a cult status among the people.
One of the reasons is due to the strong performance of the actors who were associated with this film series. However, unfortunately, if the next Harry Potter movies in future get the greenlight, we will never see some of the iconic actors reprising their roles anymore. Here is a list of such ones.
1: Alan Rickman
The character he portrayed: Severus Snape
Why he is iconic
One of the main reasons is that instead of basing his portrayal on the book version of Severus Snape, he decided to formulate his own interpretation ion this character of the potion master and thus not only made Snape one of the best characters in Harry Potter movies. But also it became one of the rare times in this series when something of the films overshadowed the book.
Why we will not see him anymore on the franchise
Unfortunately, he fell into the lap of death on 21st February 2016 as he was suffering from pancreatic cancer.
Not only will we be deprived of seeing him donning the iconic role of Severus Snape, the potions master and the head of Slytherin house, but in this process, we will also not see the Head of Gryffindor and transfiguration teacher any more in the future instalment of this particular franchise.
2: Maggie Smith
The character he portrayed: Minerva McGonagall
Why she is iconic
Maggie Smith directly captured the sternness, likeability and range of the character. Besides that, she also successfully provided the character with a lot of humour, and this she has perfectly balanced with the strictness of the character. Also, the way she showed the character’s caring attitude to Harry was also one of the things that made it iconic.
Why we will not see him anymore on the franchise
Unfortunately, Maggie Smith passed away on 27 September 2024 at the age of 89. So we will not see her anymore donning the classic character role once again.
Not only have we lost some of the brilliant actors that have portrayed the teachers of Hogwarts, but also, in this process we will also never see one iconic actor reprising his role as the headmaster of Hogwarts in the next Harry Potter movies .
3: Michael Gambon
The character he portrayed: Albus Dumbledore
Why he is iconic
He accurately portrayed the aggressive attitude of Dumbledore; he showed the perfect reason why Dumbledore is the only person whom Voldemort is afraid of in the wizarding world. Not to mention, his acting as the headmaster on the climax of the the last two Harry Potter movies especially on the the Half-Blood Prince film really made his take on the level of iconic.
Why we will not see him anymore on the franchise
Unfortunately, he passed away on 27 September 2023 at the age of 82.
Sorry to break your hearts, but this is not the only Dumbledore that we will not see him reprising his role anymore in the franchise, as in this list there is another one also.
4: Richard Harris
The character he portrayed: Albus Dumbledore (In the first two films ).
Why he is iconic
If Gambon played the aggressive version perfectly, then he played the calm version of Dumbledore brilliantly, especially showing the caring Grandpa side of Dumbledore towards Harry perfectly.
Why we will not see him anymore on the franchise
He died at the age of 72 on 25 October 2002.
Besides the potions master, transfiguration and headmaster, we will also not see another actor in this list reprising his role in Harry Potter movies who is not only the professor of Care of Magical creatures in Hogwarts but also the person who has introduced Harry to this wizarding world by saying the iconic dialogue “ You are a wizard Harry”.
5: Robbie Coltrane
The character he portrayed: Rubeus Hagrid
Why he is iconic
The way he portrayed Hagrid, especially perfectly balancing the hilarious clumsy side of him as well as the protective father figure, has really made it on the list of iconic.
Why we will not see him anymore on the franchise
Just like the rest of them, he also passed away on October 14 2022, at the age of 72.
However this list will not only be based on people of Hogwarts but also the muggles or non-magical people also. Unfortunately, we will also not see an actor reprising the hilarious comedic muggle antagonist anymore, who is also Harry Potter’s uncle!
6: Richard Griffith
The character he portrayed: Vernon Dursley
Why he is iconic
As a stage actor and being part of various comedic plays, he successfully captured the comedic moments of Vernon in a brilliant way while also incorporating the menacing nature of the character in Harry Potter movies .
Why we will not see him anymore on the franchise
He also went to the realm of death in 2013 at the age of 65.
Speaking about antagonists, last but not least, will end with an actress whom we will never see playing the role anymore in the Harry Potter movies.
7: Helen McCrory
The character she portrayed: Narcissa Malfoy
Why she is iconic
She successfully brought the caring mother side of Narcissa Malfoy in Harry Potter movies towards his son Draco, especially the expressions she brought on the forbidden forest while lying to Voldemort that Harry has died, is certainly makes her take as one of the iconic.
Why we will not see him anymore on the franchise
Unfortunately, like the rest of the people on the list, she also died on 16 April 2021.
FAQ
What is the significance of Severus Snape in the film series?
Severus Snape is a complex and iconic character who is portrayed differently in the films than in the books. Alan Rickman’s performance is particularly memorable, making Snape one of the most beloved and discussed characters in the series.
Why won’t Maggie Smith return as Minerva McGonagall?
Unfortunately, Maggie Smith passed away on September 27, 2024, at the age of 89. This prevents her from reprising the role of Minerva McGonagall in future films.
Who played Albus Dumbledore in the first two Harry Potter movies ?
Richard Harris played Albus Dumbledore in the first two films. He passed away in 2002, leading to Michael Gambon taking over the role.
Which iconic muggle character will not be seen in future films?
Richard Griffiths, who played Vernon Dursley, Harry’s uncle, will not be seen in future films due to his passing in 2013.
Why is Narcissa Malfoy an iconic character?
Narcissa Malfoy is known for her caring motherly side, particularly evident in her interactions with her son Draco.
