Peter Serafinowicz, the actor and comedian known for his roles in everything from How to Train Your Dragon to The Peter Serafinowicz Show, has officially signed up to play one of the Harry Potter stories’ naughtiest characters, Peeves.

Known for causing all sorts of pandemonium, like dropping walking sticks on Neville’s head or hiding in a suit of armour and singing rude songs, this will be the first time that this fan-favourite character will appear on screen!

It’s not too long until we get to see this agent of chaos unleashed... as the series will debut Christmas 2026 on HBO and will be available to stream exclusively on HBO Max where it’s available, including recent launch markets Germany, Italy, and the UK & Ireland.

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The series, based on J.K. Rowling’s beloved books, is written and executive produced by Francesca Gardiner. Mark Mylod will executive produce and direct multiple episodes of the series for HBO in association with Brontë Film and TV and Warner Bros. Television. The series is executive produced by J.K. Rowling, Neil Blair, and Ruth Kenley-Letts of Brontë Film and TV, and David Heyman of Heyday Films.