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John Lithgow reveals ‘extremely difficult thing to contemplate’ about joining Harry Potter reboot in series’ new documentary

Lithgow appeared in making-of documentary ‘Finding Harry: The Craft Behind the Magic’ on HBO Max

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Mary Beth Hurt obituary

Actor who made her name in The World According to Garp and was nominated for a Bafta for Woody Allen’s Interiors

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John Lithgow believes that J.K. Rowling's trans views have been 'misrepresented'

John Lithgow - who will star in the forthcoming Harry Potter TV series - feels that the franchise's author J.K. Rowling's controversial views on transgender issues have been "twisted and misrepresented" to a certain extent.

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Harry Potter TV series to air special giving fans exclusive glimpse of show

The one-off special will air on HBO on Sunday.

Evening Standard

HBO to air standalone special on the making of new Harry Potter series

Finding Harry: The Craft Behind the Magic features interviews with cast members and will air on 5 April

The Guardian - US

Harry Potter and the half-baked debate

What began with a well-meaning comic questioning a stance became a model for learning what true allyship requires

Salon

Harry Potter child stars ‘on track to become millionaires’ with ‘whopping’ salaries

Newcomers will make debut in new HBO series later this year

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Andrew Garfield Slams ‘Inhumane’ JK Rowling After HBO Drops Harry Potter TV Trailer

“We shouldn’t be putting money in the pocket of inhumane legislation right now through she that shall remain nameless.”

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Harry Potter HBO Series Cast vs Original Movie Cast: Full comparison

A new era of magic begins.

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Harry Potter TV show trailer becomes most-watched in HBO history

The eight episode series will be released in December

The Independent UK

John Lithgow says he’s ‘surprised’ and ‘disappointed’ by JK Rowling’s response to criticism over gender views

The ‘3rd Rock From The Sun’ actor said he believes the author has ‘doubled down’ on her views ‘at her own cost’

The Independent UK

Andrew Garfield says people 'shouldn't put money' into JK Rowling's pockets

Andrew Garfield has revealed his complicated views on the Harry Potter franchise, praising the work that went into the movies but criticising JK Rowling, who he referred to as "she that will remain nameless".

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Why the new Harry Potter series is so controversial: from death threats to JK Rowling backlash

HBO show set to air at Christmas has faced various controversies since being announced in 2021

The Independent UK

New HBO Harry Potter series trailer released: Here’s everything you need to know

The first look at HBO’s big-budget TV reimagining of J.K. Rowling’s best-selling books also reveals that first season will premiere this Christmas – not in 2027 as previously expected.

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What Has The Cast Of The Harry Potter TV Reboot Said About JK Rowling’s Transphobia?

John Lithgow and Nick Frost are among the castmates who’ve responded to Rowling’s views.

The Mary Sue

John Lithgow Decides Money Is Worth More Than His Morals

The actor is defending his controversial 'Harry Potter' casting.

The Guardian - US

First trailer for Harry Potter TV series reveals much-anticipated new take

First real look at HBO’s big-budget small screen take on JK Rowling’s best-selling books also reveals that first season will premiere this Christmas

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This Denzel Washington crime thriller features a twisted villain — and you can stream it for free

I'm watching one of Denzel Washington's 52 movies every week this year, and this week, I'm reviewing "Ricochet," a 1991 crime thriller with a twisted villain that you can stream for free right now.

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The Independent UK

Harry Potter TV star almost quit role over JK Rowling row

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John Lithgow ‘considered quitting’ Harry Potter series after ‘upsetting’ backlash

Dumbledore actor has distanced himself from author JK Rowling

Total Film

New Dumbledore actor says he almost quit HBO's Harry Potter show over J.K. Rowling's controversial opinions

The series is set to release in 2027

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John Lithgow Accepts People Are Now Going To Bring Up J.K. Rowling Controversy In ‘Every Interview’ Forever

Lithgow discussed his Harry Potter casting again.

The Independent UK

Paul Bettany addresses rumor he’s been tapped to play Voldemort in new Harry Potter reboot

Irish actor Cillian Murphy previously denied his involvement in the upcoming HBO series

The Independent UK

Olivia Colman criticised by Scottish lesbian group after describing herself as ‘gay man’

The group hit out at Colman’s comments in a two-page letter on social media

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Why Harry Potter's New Lucius Malfoy Actor Says The Series Has 'A Really Special Atmosphere' Despite J.K. Rowling Controversy

The new Malfoy actor is weighing in.

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