Nearly three years after fan art depicted Andrew Garfield as a young Remus Lupin surfaced online, the actor has finally responded to the speculation about him portraying the Hogwarts professor. This response comes amid renewed interest linked to the upcoming HBO Harry Potter series, with Garfield sharing his thoughts on the rumors and his recent experience watching the wizarding films.
Garfield’s Personal Reaction and Viewing Experience
During a GQ reaction video posted on TikTok, Garfield engaged with fans commenting on an older clip of himself. When he noticed a comment exclaiming “REMUS LUPIN???”, he admitted he was only just getting into the Harry Potter movies. Reflecting on this, Garfield candidly remarked,
“I’m very late to the game”
, revealing he had just finished watching the third installment, Prisoner of Azkaban, which features Lupin’s debut.
Previous Comments on the Possibility of Playing Lupin
In an earlier BBC interview prompted by casting rumors, Garfield was directly asked if he would take the role of Lupin. True to his typically guarded style, he gave a vague answer without confirming anything, stating,
“I will consider any role offered, how’s that?”
. This response neither confirmed nor denied his involvement but left room for speculation.
HBO’s Upcoming Series and Lupin’s Role
While HBO has yet to announce official casting choices for the role of Remus Lupin, several factors make Garfield’s potential casting unlikely. The series will adapt one book per season, meaning Lupin’s character won’t appear until the third season. Given that Lupin is portrayed in his early to mid-30s in the books, and Garfield will be 42 by the anticipated 2028 release date for season three, age considerations could preclude him from fitting the role accurately.
Expectations and Hopes for Lupin’s Portrayal in the New Series
Though fans hoping to see Andrew Garfield as Lupin may feel disappointed, many did not realistically expect him to take on this part. With the importance of Lupin’s character in the Harry Potter universe, it remains crucial that whoever is cast embodies the werewolf’s essence well. Fans can only hope the actor chosen by HBO will bring a fitting presence to this iconic role.
