HBO's new Harry Potter series must stand apart from the films. Heres why casting original movie stars would be a costly and distracting mistake.

James and Oliver Phelps, who starred in the “Harry Potter” movies as the iconic troublemaking twins, Fred and George Weasley, host a new Food Network show called “Harry Potter: Wizards of Baking.” “Baking shows are always on in both our households,” Oliver told The Post.

James and Oliver Phelps may not be sporting the trademark red Weasley hair, but the twins are still instantly recognizable to fans of the "Harry Potter" franchise having played cheeky brothers Fred and George for almost a quarter of their lives.

James and Oliver Phelps, AKA the Weasley twins, discuss what it was like revisiting 'Harry Potter' while filming 'Wizards of Baking' for the Food Network.