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Harry Potter revival confirms 'serious security' after death threats towards cast

After members of the new Harry Potter cast, including Severus Snape actor Paapa Essiedu, have received death threats, HBO chief Casey Bloys hae revealed what measures have been taken.

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Harry Potter set has ‘serious security’ after death threats, says HBO boss

Paapa Essiedu, who is set to play Professor Snape, recently said he’d received messages telling him: ‘Quit or I’ll murder you’

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Harry Potter series first look reveals new wizard in Gryffindor Quidditch robes

Dominic McLaughlin is taking over the role made famous by Daniel Radcliffe

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‘Quit or I’ll murder you’: Paapa Essiedu on death threats after Snape casting in Harry Potter series

British actor Paapa Essiedu has revealed he received racist death threats over his casting as Professor Snape in the upcoming Harry Potter series on HBO.

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‘Quit or I’ll murder you’: Harry Potter star Paapa Essiedu says he received death threats over Snape casting

Actor said online abuse that followed his casting in the adaptation in April has made him ‘more passionate’

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

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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.

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Man Sneaks Drone Over Harry Potter Set And Reveals Astounding Details

YouTuber DJ Audits shared a glimpse of the upcoming HBO series after flying his drone over the massive Warner Bros. studios.

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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

Sir Chris Whitty warns ‘too many’ non-experts involved in puberty blocker debate

Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch and Harry Potter author JK Rowling have expressed concern over a trial going ahead.

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Sir Chris Whitty says ‘too many’ non-experts involved in puberty blocker debate

Kemi Badenoch and JK Rowling have expressed concern over a trial going ahead

The Independent UK

Saturday Night Live Bafta sketch branded ‘horrific’ by leading Tourette syndrome charity

Sketch featured parodies of JK Rowling, Bill Cosby and Mel Gibson saying controversial remarks were due to TS

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SNL sketch mocking Tourette tics condemned by charity: ‘This is not acceptable’

‘Videos and posts that deliberately misrepresent tics set us back years,’ Tourette’s Action said after sketch show poked fun at condition

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One Big Thing Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint And Emma Watson Are Bonding Over As New Harry Potter Series Films

A passing of the torch.

Evening Standard

Daniel Radcliffe's emotional reaction to Harry Potter TV reboot's cast after desperate plea with fans

The TV series of the fantasy novels is being filmed with a new set of young faces

Evening Standard

Clinical trial into puberty blockers paused after ‘new concerns’ from regulator

It comes after legal action was launched against the Government after campaigners including Harry Potter author JK Rowling expressed their opposition

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Clinical trial into puberty blockers paused after ‘new concerns’ from medicines regulator

The MHRA will now discuss the concerns, related to the wellbeing of children and young people with gender dysphoria, with trial sponsor King’s College London next week

The Conversation

Friday essay: ‘red flags’ and ‘performative reading’ – what do our reading choices say about us?

What do our reading choices say about us? When teaching creative writing and literature classes, I always ask my students about their favourite genres and current reading in the first week. It is a good way to get a sense of their interests, gauge how they will respond to set…

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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.

The Independent UK

Rupert Grint issues warning to Harry Potter fans ahead of his new film role

The actor plays a father living in an isolated home in a forest in the new film, ‘Nightborn’

The Mary Sue

John Lithgow Defended His Right to Play Dumbledore. Now His Past Co-Star Is Sharing Their Upset Over It

It isn't a good look for Lithgow!

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HBO's Harry Potter Remake Is Making One Big Antagonist Change — That's A Mistake

The Wizarding World’s most loathed character could be getting a tragic backstory.

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John Lithgow's co-star finds Harry Potter job 'hurtful'

John Lithgow's non-binary Jimpa co-star Aud Mason-Hyde finds his involvement in the Harry Potter TV series "vaguely hurtful".

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