Who we think should be cast in a 'Harry Potter and the Cursed Child' movie
Alex Lawther made his mark as a young Alan Turing in "The Imitation Game," and he can pull off the angst and riskiness of Albus Potter, Harry's son.
Charlie Heaton plays a creepy dude in the supernatural horror show "Stranger Things." As Scorpius Malfoy, he can let out his softer side. He also has the blonde, white look of a Malfoy.
In "Cursed Child," Harry Potter is more gloomy, frustrated, and commanding than in the books. Idris Elba has the right swagger for the role.
Playing Moneypenny in "Spectre" proved that Naomie Harris has the poise and command to make an excellent Hermione Granger.
Eric Stoltz is a talented actor who needs a role that'd refresh his career. He can make Ron Weasley, who's underused in "Cursed Child," stand out more.
Saoirse Ronan is a versatile actress, and can make a great villain. She can skillfully switch between warmly inviting and cold-hearted as Delphi, Voldemort's daughter.
Ginny Weasley doesn't have much to do in the play, so she could use some extra kick from Isla Fisher, who brings some bite to every role.
Paul Bettany is most famous for playing Jarvis and Vision in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. He has the cold, controlled voice and the right look to play an older Draco Malfoy.
Cedric Diggory plays a small role, but he's crucial to the plot. John Boyega has the right vibes for Cedric: he's a hero, and also just seems like a genuinely nice guy inside. It's unbelievable that he'd ever become a Death Eater.
Okay, so John Hurt was already in the original "Harry Potter" series, playing Garrick Ollivander. He's one of the first people who brought Harry into the magical world. But he's such a great actor and didn't get nearly enough screen time. He'd make a great Amos Diggory.
I'm bending my rules here again. Amandla Stenberg isn't British, but her turn as Rue in "The Hunger Games" proved she'd make an excellent Rose Granger-Weasley.
In "Never Let Me Go" and "Maleficent," Ella Purnell demonstrated the right gravity and charisma for Polly Chapman.
Craig Bowker Jr. plays another small but crucial role in "Cursed Child." He's another American actor, but Tony Revolori stands out in even the smallest of scenes. He can make Craig's role count.
Maggie Smith needs to continue playing Professor McGonagall no matter what. No one else can do it better.
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