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John Lithgow calls JK Rowling’s trans views ‘inexplicable’ after Harry Potter role backlash

‘It made me unhappy that people insisted I walk away from the job,’ actor playing Dumbledore in new HBO series said

The Independent UK

John Lithgow says he finds JK Rowling’s stance on trans rights ‘ironic and inexplicable’

Actor says he has struggled with the backlash to his decision to play Albus Dumbledore in the new Harry Potter show, and says books are about ‘kindness versus cruelty’

The Guardian - AU

The 50 must-see TV shows for 2026

The return of hit bonkbuster Rivals, the horny hockey show taking the world by storm, Richard Gadd’s follow-up to Baby Reindeer … and Buffy is back! Here’s your complete guide to 2026’s unmissable television

The Guardian - UK

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“Please Don’t”: Harry Potter Fans Fume Over Alleged Cynthia Erivo Casting As Lord Voldemort

After playing Jesus Christ and Elphaba, the Wicked Witch of the West, Cynthia Erivo is now allegedly being considered to portray the 'Harry Potter' villain.

Bored Panda

All My Sons review: 'An astonishing, deeply moving piece of theatre'

5/5 Bryan Cranston, Marianne Jean-Baptiste and Paapa Essiedu are pitch perfect in this Arthur Miller revival

Evening Standard

Latest Casting Rumour in HBO's 'Harry Potter' Series Divides Fans Over New Twist

New casting rumours are saying that a 'narrator' will be a part of HBO's Harry Potter series, another change from its original film franchise.

International Business Times UK

Original Harry Potter director Chris Columbus on reboot HBO series: ‘What’s the point?’

"It’s all going to be the same.” Chris Columbus has shared his views on the controversial Harry Potter TV series adaptation, questioning the need to replicate the original films. The new show will hit small screens in 2027.

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“Deflated”: New Photos Of The Actors And Set Of The ‘Harry Potter’ Series Spark Mixed Reactions

"Gonna be rooting for Voldemort on this one."

Bored Panda

Who are the new contenders to play James Bond?

With Denis Villeneuve directing and Steven Knight writing, it changes everyone’s thinking about who could be Bond... so who’s now most likely

Evening Standard

Netflix just added a gripping sci-fi thriller series with 100% on Rotten Tomatoes — and it's already cracked the top 10

Netflix just got both seasons of "The Lazarus Project," and this British sci-fi thriller is a time travel trip that you'll want to binge.

Tom’s Guide

Our First Look At Harry Potter In The TV Reboot Is Kicking Off Strong Reacts Already

Here we go!

Pedestrian.tv

Jason Isaacs blasts 'racist' Harry Potter fans criticising Paapa Essiedu casting

Harry Potter star Jason Isaacs has taken aim at "racist" critics complaining about Paapa Essiedu being cast as Severus Snape.

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Harry Potter star defends Snape casting in HBO adaptation

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The Independent UK

Jason Isaacs condemns ‘racist’ Harry Potter fans opposing Paapa Essiedu’s Snape casting

‘I May Destroy You’ star Essiedu will play the potions professor in new TV series

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The Guardian - UK

‘Please walk away from Harry Potter’: why the stars of HBO’s new TV show are in for decades of social media hell

The internet is already exploding about Katherine Parkinson, John Lithgow and Paapa Essiedu signing up to the new Hogwarts adventures – and it hasn’t even started filming

The Independent UK

Harry Potter actor challenges JK Rowling over trans views after signing up to new series

‘Our opinions don’t align in any way, shape or form,’ he said

Evening Standard

Katherine Parkinson joins cast for new Harry Potter TV series

The IT Crowd star will join the HBO TV series of the popular fantasy books to play Molly Weasley, the mother of Ron Weasley.

The Guardian - US

Harry Potter: three leads announced for HBO’s new TV series

Newcomers will be playing the three leads, joining John Lithgow, Paapa Essiedu and Janet McTeer

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JK Rowling won't fire Paapa Essiedu from Harry Potter for pro trans views

'Harry Potter' writer J.K. Rowling has insisted she wouldn't want to drop Paapa Essiedu from HBO's revival series because of his pro-trans views.

The Independent UK

JK Rowling says she won’t fire Harry Potter star for sharing pro-trans views

Author addressed suggestion she had ‘power to sack’ actor from new series

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J.K. Rowling Reacts After Harry Potter Stars Sign Pro-Trans Open Letter: ‘Back-Stabbing’

Eddie Redmayne, Katie Leung and Paapa Essiedu were among those to sign the letter.

The Independent UK

HBO boss denies Harry Potter series will be ‘secretly infused’ with JK Rowling’s anti-trans views

HBO’s Casey Bloys added: ‘If you want to debate her, you can go on Twitter’

Evening Standard

Harry Potter stars 'hit back' at JK Rowling over trans ruling in open letter

Signatories said that the ruling ‘undermines the lived reality and threatens the safety of trans, non-binary, and intersex people living in the UK’

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Paapa Essiedu Signs Open Letter Supporting Trans People After J.K. Rowling’s Controversial Post

What’s the spell to make a TERF shut up?

The Independent UK

Harry Potter reboot actor among hundreds to sign letter on trans rights

Paapa Essiedu is set to play Snape in the new series, a project that’s been controversial over its links to JK Rowling

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