Harry Potter bosses launch search for men with certain feature to play wizards in big-money TV spin off series 

MEN with huge beards are getting a magical chance to star in the new Harry Potter TV series.

The creators of the spin-off shows are seeking blokes with facial hair that stretches “up to or beyond their waist”, with the lucky few expected to play wizards.

Casting directors for the new Harry Potter series are looking for men with huge beards to play wizardsAlamy

They promise anyone fitting the bill will enjoy “good rates of pay” in return for being in the series, which starts filming this summer in London.