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Published on 22:22 GMT

J.K. Rowling Responded To Rumors That She Would Fire Paapa Essiedu From HBO's "Harry Potter" TV Series

Source: Buzzfeed - Left-wing
Published on 20:04 GMT

Colin Creevey's Absence Gets Too Much Attention When The Harry Potter Movies Messed Up These 10 Characters Way Worse

Harry Potter reached a huge audience in the 2000s through the movies, but some characters didn't get a fair turn in the limelight. J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter books, published from 1997 and starting with Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone …

Source: Screen Rant - Neutral
Published on 22:04 GMT

'Harry Potter' star reveals how she wants to raise her son

Bonnie Wright, who played Ginny Weasley in the Harry Potter franchise, has a son named Elio. As she navigates parenting, she said her go-to path will be her on-screen parents, Molly and Arthur Weasley. “I've gone on to be very, very committed to …

Source: GEO TV - Pro-Government
Published on 20:13 GMT

What is Paapa Essiedu's stance on trans rights? JK Rowling says she won't sack Snape actor from Harry Potter series over ...

Harry Potter series writer JK Rowling stated that she would not want to sack actor Paapa Essiedu from the upcoming HBO series based on her best-selling series. Her comments came after Essiedu shared different views from the author about trans rights. In an …

Source: Sportskeeda - Neutral
Published on 19:35 GMT

Jason Isaacs Recalls The ‘Most Nerve-Racking’ Aspect Of Joining Harry Potter: ‘Never Wore Off’ " target="_self" data-...

There are popular franchises and then there's Harry Potter. The book to screen adaptation continue to be wildly popular, with fans re-watching the eight movies with their Max subscription. Actor Jason Isaacs famously played the villainous Lucius Malfoy …

Source: Cinema Blend - Neutral
Published on 20:10 GMT

Bonnie Wright Has 1 Piece of Advice for the Actor Cast as Ginny in New Harry Potter TV Series (Exclusive)

Bonnie Wright, who played Ginny Weasley in the Harry Potter films starting at age 9, says she would not give her younger self any advice, because the “not knowing” is “what gives you that drive and energy” Similarly, she only has one true piece of advice …

Source: People - Indeterminate
Published on 17:49 GMT

Harry Potter LEGO Sets For Summer 2025 Revealed

LEGO has a lot of new sets coming for the Summer of 2025 and Harry Potter is going to be front and center with some amazing new sets. Highlights of the wave include a detailed Hogwarts Castle: The Main Tower (76454) set with a trapdoor to Fluffy’s room and …

Source: Comicbook - Pending
Published on 21:09 GMT

J.K. Rowling Says ‘I Wouldn’t’ Fire Paapa Essiedu From HBO’s ‘Harry Potter’ for Supporting Trans Rights: ‘I Don’t Have ...

J.K. Rowling said in a new post on X that she does not have the power to fire Paapa Essiedu from HBO’s “Harry Potter” television series, nor would she exercise such power if she had it. “I May Destroy You” Emmy nominee Essiedu is set to play Severus Snape …

Source: Variety - Neutral
Published on 15:24 GMT

Harry Potter TV series not ‘secretly being infused’ with JK Rowling’s trans views, HBO boss says

HBO’s CEO Casey Bloys has said JK Rowling’s contentious views on trans rights will not impact the channel’s television adaptation of the Harry Potter series of books. A TV adaptation of the boy wizard’s story was announced back in 2023 and is slated for …

Source: Pink News - Left-wing
Published on 19:54 GMT

J.K. Rowling Explains Why She Won’t Fire ‘Harry Potter’ Snape Actor Paapa Essiedu

Are the wands coming out behind the scenes of HBO‘s Harry Potter reboot? J.K. Rowling has reacted to an article speculating about whether she will “sack” actor Paapa Essiedu, who has been cast in the upcoming series as Potions Professor Severus Snape. Last …

Source: The Hollywood Reporter - California - Neutral