Could fans finally see Ben Barnes as Sirius Black in HBO Max's new ‘Harry Potter’ series? The actor casts doubt, citing J.K. Rowling's political views.

Here are the new Harry Potter cast members side by side with the actors who played the characters in the Warner Bros. movies.

Ben's words came a few days before the cast of the new Audible Harry Potter audiobooks was announced. The cast includes Hugh Laurie as Albus Dumdledore, Matthew Macfadyen as Lord Voldemort, Riz Amed as Professor Snape, and Michelle Gomez as Professor McGonagall.