Could fans finally see Ben Barnes as Sirius Black in HBO Max's new ‘Harry Potter’ series? The actor casts doubt, citing J.K.

On Saturday, August 2, 2025, actor Ben Barnes attended the Tampa Bay Comic-Con. In that panel, the actor, who is known for ...

Ben Barnes reacts to decades-long Sirius Black fancasting, sparking hope among fans for HBO’s Harry Potter reboot casting.

Of course, fans have been dream-casting roles like Sirius, and a major favorite has been Ben Barnes. He does have experience ...

The HBO Harry Potter show received a major update this week that has fans in a bit of celebratory mood. Warner Bros.

A longtime Harry Potter fancast is addressed by Shadow and Bone star Ben Barnes. The actor has experience bringing beloved fantasy books to life between playing Prince Caspian in two The Chronicles of ...

Ben's words came a few days before the cast of the new Audible Harry Potter audiobooks was announced. The cast includes Hugh ...

Ben's words came a few days before the cast of the new Audible Harry Potter audiobooks was announced. The cast includes Hugh ...

In order to view the video, please allow Manage Cookies Ben Barnes is pleasantly aware that he is the internet’s No. 1 choice to play Sirius Black in the Harry Potter reboot.

Ben Barnes On Being Fancasted As Sirius Black By Harry Potter Fandom During a conversation with US Weekly, Ben spoke about the response he received from being a widespread fan of Sirius Black.

Actor Ben Barnes, known for his roles in Westworld and Shadow and Bone, has once again addressed fan speculation about his potential casting in the upcoming HBO Harry Potter reboot.

Shadow and Bone star Ben Barnes thinks the live-action adaptation of the hit novel will compare favourably to Harry Potter and His Dark Materials. Barnes, who is currently starring in the BBC ...