HBO's “Harry Potter” series casts Peeves the Poltergeist, fan-favorite character cut from movies (opens original article in a new tab)

HBO's Harry Potter series will feature Peeves the Poltergeist, a character excluded from the original films, with Peter Serafinowicz cast in the role. The decision to cut Peeves was a regret for the director, as the character was filmed but later removed.

• HBO's Harry Potter series will include Peeves the Poltergeist, a character cut from the original films.
• British comedian Peter Serafinowicz has been cast as Peeves in the series.
• Director Chris Columbus called cutting Peeves one of his biggest regrets from the first movie.
• Peeves was originally filmed but removed in post-production for the 2001 movie.