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Jason Isaacs calls his Harry Potter character a ‘racist’ ‘trying to make Hogwarts great again’

Isaacs starred as the arrogant pure-blood wizard Lucius in six of the eight wizarding films

The Independent UK

Harry Potter star Sean Biggerstaff brands JK Rowling a 'bigot' over trans views in wake of Supreme Court ruling

Actor is latest star of film series to criticise author over her views on transgender rights

Evening Standard

Nicola Coughlan says she wouldn’t touch Harry Potter series ‘with a 10ft pole’

‘Keep your new Harry Potter lads,’ said the actor

The Independent UK

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A ‘Black Snape’ in the new Harry Potter seems designed to cause controversy – but it could work

Ignore the fuss: Paapa Essiedu is a brilliant actor who can bring his own depth and style to enrich the iconic character, says Jason Okundaye, an assistant newsletter editor and writer at the Guardian

The Guardian - UK

“It Takes Guts”: Nicola Coughlan Says ‘No’ To Harry Potter Reboot After UK Supreme Court Ruling

"Keep your new Harry Potter lads."

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Post to the rescue as Force draw with Hurricanes

Hurricanes flyhalf Ruben Love has struck the post with his golden-point drop-goal attempt in Saturday night's 17-17 draw with the Western Force.

AAP

Universal Epic Universe is the theme park resort's biggest bang yet in Florida

From Harry Potter to Super Mario Bros

The Independent UK

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Celebs Are Slamming J.K. Rowling Over UK’s Anti-Trans Laws: ‘Keep Your New Harry Potter’

Following J.K. Rowling's celebration of a UK Supreme Court ruling, many celebrities have come out to criticise her transphobia.

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JK Rowling’s journey from Harry Potter creator to gender-critical campaigner

Doyenne of children’s literature has regularly utilised social media in support of women-only spaces

The Guardian - UK

Nick Frost faces backlash over casting in Harry Potter TV series

Nick Frost has been inundated with messages from angry fans who are against him joining the 'Harry Potter' TV series in light of author J.K. Rowling's anti-trans comments.

BANG Premier

Who are the brains behind Succession brought in for HBO’s Harry Potter?

Francesca Gardiner and Mark Mylod to be executive producers alongside JK Rowling, who praised their ‘genuine passion’ for the books

The Guardian - UK

John Lithgow says ‘I will do my best’ following Harry Potter casting news backlash

American actor John Lithgow says he's ‘intimidated’ but excited to play Dumbledore in the new decade-long HBO adaptation

The Independent UK

Harry Potter and the Supreme Court Ruling — will the new cast be tainted by association?

The new HBO show cast announcement has been overshadowed by its executive producer’s views

Evening Standard

John Lithgow ‘very intimidated’ to play Dumbledore in Harry Potter TV series

The 79-year-old said he would ‘do my best’ in the role.

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JK Rowling welcomes Supreme Court ruling on transgender women saying it 'protected rights of women and girls'

Author JK Rowling has welcomed the UK Supreme Court ruling that transgender women who have a gender recognition certificate are not “women” under the law.

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50 Minimalist Tattoos That Will Inspire You To Get Inked

One of the best ways to show individuality is getting a tattoo. When big designs aren't surprising anymore, small becomes the new big. Get inspired by minimalist tattoos!

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“Shame On You”: Nick Frost’s Instagram Flooded With Hate After Joining Harry Potter Reboot

"Turning comments off."

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Hollywood Icon Ralph Fiennes Unrecognizable With Ripped Physique At 62

Ralph Fiennes revealed he was on a “tough” diet and had a strict exercise regimen for months as part of his body transformation.

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Meghan opens up about ‘juggling it all’ looking after poorly Archie and Lili

The duchess also spoke about her experience of miscarriage and having to ‘let something go that you plan to love for a long time’.

Evening Standard

Harry Potter TV cast: Meet the stars in new JK Rowling series

The new Harry Potter cast has been unveiled, but many stars are facing backlash for joining a project associated with author JK Rowling

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HBO’s Harry Potter Remake Confirms A Bunch Of New Cast Members, Including One Returner

The remake will even include characters not featured in the OG films

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HBO’s Official Cast Announcement For New Harry Potter Show Gets Mixed Reactions

"Cautiously optimistic."

Inverse

HBO's Biggest Fantasy Franchise Just Repeated A Troubling Casting Trend

HBO's 'Harry Potter' series has announced its initial cast, and it highlights a major problem with Hollywood.

TechRadar

HBO's Harry Potter TV show confirms the cast for Dumbledore, Snape, Hagrid and more, but there are three surprises I wasn't expecting

After months of rumors, Max confirm first casting news for the Harry Potter TV show.

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Harry Potter TV show announces first cast members

A lot of guessing and speculation can be put to rest, as HBO has made its first official casting announcement for some of the wizarding world...

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