Wizards in Westeros: 8 Actors Who Went From Harry Potter to Game of Thrones

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Game of Thrones; Harry Potter
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By Megan McCluskey and TIME Photo

Harry Potter alum Jim Broadbent — who played Professor Horace Slughorn in the film adaptation of J.K. Rowling’s beloved book series — has officially been named as the newest member of the Game of Thrones cast. HBO confirmed to TIME Thursday that the Oscar winner will play a “significant” role in the show’s upcoming seventh season, making him the latest in the line of actors who have transitioned from the wizarding world to Westeros.

Broadbent follows in the footsteps of fellow British stars such as Natalia Tena (Nymphadora Tonks and Osha) and David Bradley (Argus Filch and Walder Frey) who have appeared in both fantasy franchises.

See the full gallery of actors who have made the switch — and the roles they played in each series — above.

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Natalia Tena as Osha and Nymphadora Tonks
Natalia Tena as Osha and Nymphadora Tonks HBO; Warner Bros. Pictures
David Bradley as Walder Frey and Argus Filch
David Bradley as Walder Frey and Argus FilchHBO; Warner Bros. Pictures
Ciarán Hinds as Mance Rayder and Aberforth Dumbledore
Ciarán Hinds as Mance Rayder and Aberforth DumbledoreHBO; Warner Bros. Pictures
Michelle Fairley as Catelyn Stark and Mrs. Granger
Michelle Fairley as Catelyn Stark and Mrs. GrangerHBO; Warner Bros. Pictures
Freddie Stroma as Dickon Tarly (not pictured) and Cormac McLaggen
Freddie Stroma as Dickon Tarly (not pictured) and Cormac McLaggen Warner Bros. Pictures
Julian Glover as Grand Maester Pycelle and the voice of Aragog
Julian Glover as Grand Maester Pycelle and the voice of AragogHBO; Warner Bros. Pictures
Ian Whyte as Wun Wun and Madame Olympe Maxime ( for full-body shots)
Ian Whyte as Wun Wun and Madame Olympe Maxime ( for full-body shots) HBO; Warner Bros. Pictures

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