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Gleeson's Simple Tip for Next Mad-Eye Moody
17 May
Summary
- Brendan Gleeson offers advice to the actor playing Mad-Eye Moody.
- Gleeson advises the new actor to 'enjoy yourself' and 'do your own thing'.
- The new Harry Potter series is set to premiere in early 2027.
Brendan Gleeson, known for his portrayal of Alastor 'Mad-Eye' Moody in the Harry Potter films, has offered advice to the future actor stepping into the character's shoes. During a recent interview on May 13, 2026, Gleeson, who starred in three of the original films between 2005 and 2010, shared his simple guidance: "Enjoy yourself, do your own thing."
He previously explained that his decision to play Mad-Eye Moody was largely influenced by his four sons' enthusiastic reaction. Gleeson also noted that the character's distinctive appearance, particularly his prosthetic eye, meant he was rarely recognized by fans in his daily life, which he found somewhat liberating.
Meanwhile, Warner Bros. Discovery's new Harry Potter series, announced in April 2023, is progressing with a reported early 2027 premiere on HBO in the United States. Each season is expected to adapt one book from the series. While cast members like Dominic McLaughlin as Harry and John Lithgow as Albus Dumbledore have been announced, no actor has yet been cast for the role of Mad-Eye Moody, as the character appears later in the book series.
