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Harry Potter HBO series adds characters Mr and Mrs Potter plus Charlie Weasley to cast

The Chosen One’s parents have been revealed for the highly anticipated new TV series based on the best-selling novels

Evening Standard · 20h ago

Harry Potter’s parents cast in HBO series as fan-favourite book character makes screen debut

Jasper Talbot will play James Potter, while Hannah Chinn will portray his wife, Lily

The Independent UK · 22h ago

Harry Potter TV series casts Lily Potter, James Potter and Charlie Weasley

The HBO adaptation of the children’s fantasy novels by JK Rowling will be released later this year.

Evening Standard · Oct 27

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JK Rowling claims trans activism is ‘elitist’ in newly-published essay

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The Independent UK · Oct 21

JK Rowling says she has faced ‘avalanche of death, rape and torture threats’ over trans views

The Harry Potter author argued that current ‘trans activism’ is ‘elitist to its core’ and affects mainly women who are not in positions of privilege

The Independent UK · Oct 21

Warwick Davis speaks out on Harry Potter series backlash after JK Rowling comments

JK Rowling has rejected accusations of transphobia after airing her views on gender identity

The Independent UK · Oct 19

Warwick Davis responds to Harry Potter series backlash

The actor reprised his role as Hogwarts’ charms professor Filius Flitwick for the upcoming HBO TV adaptation based on the JK Rowling novels.

Evening Standard · Oct 19

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Protesters for trans rights rush Harry Potter and The Cursed Child red carpet

SEVERAL protesters campaigning for transgender rights rushed the red carpet ahead of the gala performance of Harry Potter And The Cursed Child on Thursday

The National (Scotland) · Oct 17

Trans rights activists target Harry Potter And The Cursed Child show in London's West End

The incident took place as celebrities were arriving ahead of a performance of Harry Potter And The Cursed Child

Evening Standard · Oct 15

Trans rights activists rush carpet before Harry Potter And The Cursed Child show

The individuals were photographed laying on the red carpet during the event.

The Independent UK · Oct 15

Met Police confirms complaint over Graham Linehan arrest will be reopened

Conservative politicians and Harry Potter author JK Rowling had criticised Mr Linehan’s arrest.

Evening Standard · Oct 15

JK Rowling’s life and legacy to be subject of new BBC Scotland documentary

The documentary will also use Rowling’s life as a lens ‘to explore three decades of profound social, political and technological change’.

Evening Standard · Oct 13

‘Polarising’ Harry Potter author JK Rowling to be subject of major new documentary

Author shot to global fame as the author behind the Harry Potter books, but in recent years has become a divisive figure due to her stance on transgender rights

The Independent UK · Oct 13

BBC documentary to chart JK Rowling's rise and 'bitter exchanges' on trans rights

The BBC has announced a new two-part documentary about JK Rowling which will explore her rise to global fame and the controversies surrounding her views on Scottish independence, feminism, free speech and gender identity

The National (Scotland) · Oct 13

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The Independent UK · Oct 9

Kit Harington speaks out after replacing X-Men star on new Harry Potter TV show

The new HBO show aims to be a faithful adaptation of Rowling’s novels

Evening Standard · Oct 8

Kit Harington says Harry Potter TV series is doing books ‘more than justice’

The Game Of Thrones actor has been cast as Gilderoy Lockhart.

BANG Premier · Sep 17

Jack Whitehall says disastrous Harry Potter audition proves 'nepo parenting doesn't always work'

Jack Whitehall has recalled how his one-on-one audition for Harry Potter went so badly, leaving his producer father Michael "bitterly disappointed".

Evening Standard · Sep 17

Jack Whitehall ‘tanked’ Harry Potter audition set up by his talent agent father

The comedian, 38, hoped to play the boy wizard in the film adaptations of JK Rowling’s books.

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BANG Premier · Sep 17

'A really great idea': Kit Harington reveals why he joined Harry Potter TV series

Kit Harington says his "lifelong" passion for Harry Potter made it an easy decision to take on the role of Hogwarts professor Gilderoy Lockhart in the TV series based on J.K. Rowling's wizardry saga.

The Independent UK · Sep 15

Harry Potter star reveals ‘traumatic’ experience that changed his view of private schools

Actor Johnny Flynn has expressed strong opposition to private education, stating that such institutions should be "burnt to the ground" following his own "traumatic" experience at boarding school. The 43-year-old performer revealed he suffered severe bullying at Winchester's Pilgrims' School after attending on a choral scholarship from age seven, later…

Bored Panda · Sep 4

J.K. Rowling Allegedly Forced To Cover Her $150M Yacht’s Name In LA Amid Fears It Could Attract Protesters

“Not even Russian oligarchs or Mexican cartel superyacht owners do that.”

Bored Panda · Sep 4

As ‘Harry Potter’ Backlash Grows Louder, Fans Debate If Their New Discovery Is A Scandal Waiting To Erupt

“This is like the fourth biggest reason to not watch this show,” an X user wrote

Evening Standard · Sep 4

Lenny Rush among new cast members joining season two of Harry Potter TV series

The new cast members were revealed in a post to the HBO Max Instagram on Friday.

GamesRadar · Sep 3

MTG head designer Mark Rosewater shuts down possibility of MTG Harry Potter set, saying it's "very unlikely"

Magic isn't conjuring up any Wizarding World cards according to Mark Rosewater, and it's a surprisingly firm response.

The Independent UK · Sep 3

Watch: Harry Potter tries on Sorting Hat and plays Quidditch in new HBO series trailer

Harry Potter tries on the Sorting Hat and plays Quidditch in the brand new HBO series trailer.

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