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

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

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16 h. ago A ‘Black Snape’ in the new Harry Potter seems designed to cause controversy – but it could work | Jason Okundaye

Ignore the fuss: Paapa Essiedu is a brilliant actor who can bring his own depth and style to enrich the iconic characterAfter months of speculation, HBO has announced part of the cast of the latest round of Harry Potter IP-mining: the new TV adaptation of the original books will feature John Lithgow as Dumbledore, Nick Frost as Hagrid – and Paapa Essiedu as Snape. As the Mail and Telegraph’s headlines were quick to inform their readers, yes, this means a “Black actor” in that iconic role.There is a real concern that Essiedu is drinking from a poisoned chalice – that he will be associated with an author who is at the forefront of a gender-critical movement that has succeeded in redefining the rights of trans people to their detriment; that he will have to weather the racist storm of Potterheads enraged at the diversion from “book accuracy” (Snape is described as having “sallow skin”); and deal with opportunists looking to illustrate their next rant about how the world has succumbed t...

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16 h. ago Actor playing Dumbledore in HBO Harry Potter remake breaks silence after fan backlash

John Lithgow is set to play Albus Dumbledore in the upcoming HBO TV show Harry Potter: The Order of the Phoenix and he has spoken about the backlash he has faced

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3 d. ago Harry Potter actor John Lithgow admits he's 'intimidated' to play iconic role as fans' 'appalled'

The 3rd Rock From the Sun actor is playing the Hogwarts headmaster

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5 d. ago Doctors warned Harry Potter actor he may never walk or speak again after emergency surgery

The actor is recovering from a "life-threatening" diagnosis that caused him to undergo emergency spinal surgery.

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6 d. ago Harry Potter fans say actor choice for one of the top roles in new HBO TV series is 'spot on' as they weigh in show's cast reveal

HBO 's upcoming Harry Potter TV series has finally revealed the first members of its spellbinding new cast - and fans are absolutely buzzing.

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6 d. ago Harry Potter fans says actor choice for one of the top roles in new HBO TV series is 'spot on' as they weigh in show's cast reveal

HBO 's upcoming Harry Potter TV series has finally revealed the first members of its spellbinding new cast - and fans are absolutely buzzing.

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6 d. ago Black actor Paapa Essiedu cast as Snape in HBO's new Harry Potter series

Paapa Essiedu will play Severus Snape in HBO 's new Harry Potter series.

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6 d. ago Warwick Davis' wife Samantha's cause of death confirmed after suffering 'surgery complications'

Samantha Davis, who was married to Star Wars and Harry Potter actor Warwick Davis, died in March last year aged 53 after a long illness, leaving an estate worth more than half a million pounds to her family

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8 d. ago Harry Potter actor Nick Moran reveals he's recovering at home after undergoing risky emergency surgery following a shock diagnosis

The actor, 55, who played Scabior in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, went under the knife for the risky operation after pain in his neck was discovered to be something more sinister

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9 d. ago Harry Potter actor might 'never walk or talk again' after emergency surgery

Nick Moran, 55, tried ease a neck pain by using Deep Heat - but his concerned girlfriend urged him to see a GP before he was then admitted to A&E with a life-threatening condition

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9 d. ago Harry Potter actor Nick Moran 'left struggling to walk or talk' after being diagnosed with 'life threatening' condition and undergoing risky emergency surgery

The actor, 55, who played Scabior in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, went under the knife for the risky operation after pain in his neck was discovered to be something more sinister

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9 d. ago Jason Isaacs details 'pressure cooker atmosphere' and behind

The British actor, best known for playing Lucius Malfoy in Harry Potter, stars as Timothy Ratfliff in the new season of the hit HBO show, set in Thailand

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2 w. ago How Jason Isaacs became the latest White Lotus star to have a renaissance

The Harry Potter and Death of Stalin actor has found fame with a new audience in hit TV showHe has worked in the industry for more than three decades, and appeared in blockbusters, but for a long time Jason Isaacs had managed to eschew the limelight.Then came The White Lotus, and suddenly the 61-year-old Liverpudlian became an internet sensation. He presented an award at the Brits, and was part of ITV’s Oscars coverage last month, bemusing viewers with his refreshing honesty. “Whoever at ITV decided to get Jason Isaacs as part of their coverage is a genius,” one fan commented. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Former Harry Potter star became a CAGE FIGHTER after appearing in the blockbuster film franchise

A former actor who starred in the Harry Potter film franchise has taken on an unlikely new career after appearing as a sidekick to the series' antagonist Draco Malfoy.

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2 w. ago White Lotus actor explains family 'hated' him starring in the Harry Potter franchise

Jason Isaacs is currently starring in season three of The White Lotus, but he is still recognised by many for his role as Lucius Malfoy in the Harry Potter films

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3 w. ago Harry Potter fans go wild as Welsh actor Nick Frost says 'it's actually happening'

Even though nothing has been officially confirmed as yet, one fan, however, said: 'He should make Hot Fuzz 2 or not be allowed on set of Harry Potter'

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3 w. ago Harry Potter TV series casting in huge update as hit actor poised to take on iconic character

British actor and comedian Nick Frost is reportedly close to signing a deal to play Rubeus Hagrid in the upcoming Harry Potter series on HBO Max and fans have given the casting their seal of approval

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3 w. ago Harry Potter fans react to Hagrid casting after panic over 'god awful' choices

The forthcoming Harry Potter HBO series has found the actor who will play half-giant Rubeus Hagrid.

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3 w. ago Harry Potter TV series casts Hagrid after fans spot clues to actor's identity

The forthcoming Harry Potter HBO series has found the actor who will play half-giant Rubeus Hagrid.

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