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Radcliffe, Watson, Grint React to HBO's Surreal Potter Reboot
entertainment9 days ago

Radcliffe, Watson, Grint React to HBO's Surreal Potter Reboot

Daniel Radcliffe says he’s talked with Emma Watson and Rupert Grint about how surreal it will be to see HBO’s Harry Potter reboot, noting they haven’t delved into specifics as new actors like Dominic McLaughlin (Harry), Alastair Stout (Ron) and Arabella Stanton (Hermione) take over; the series is shooting in the UK and is set for an early 2027 premiere, with adult leads John Lithgow, Paapa Essiedu and Janet McTeer and Hans Zimmer set to compose.

via Deadline|
#daniel-radcliffe#emma-watson#entertainment
Radcliffe bets HBO’s Potter reboot will outshine him
entertainment10 days ago

Radcliffe bets HBO’s Potter reboot will outshine him

Daniel Radcliffe predicted that HBO’s upcoming Harry Potter series will feature a lead who will be better than he was, praising newcomer Dominic McLaughlin while urging fans to stop chasing the original stars. He reflected on learning on the Potter films and noted the eight-season adaptation of JK Rowling’s novels, with Harry Potter premiering in 2027. He’s currently promoting The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins on NBC.

via The Hollywood Reporter|
#casting#daniel-radcliffe#dominic-mclaughlin
Radcliffe asks press to stop fixating on the original Potter cast for HBO reboot
entertainment10 days ago

Radcliffe asks press to stop fixating on the original Potter cast for HBO reboot

Daniel Radcliffe urged reporters not to quiz HBO’s Harry Potter reboot cast about the original films, emphasizing the new series should stand on its own. The reboot stars Dominic McLaughlin as the lead with Arabella Stanton as Hermione and Alastair Stout as Ron; Radcliffe noted he wrote to McLaughlin and highlighted how his successors should be treated, just as Emma Watson and Rupert Grint have shown support in past exchanges.

via Variety|
#casting#daniel-radcliffe#entertainment
Harry Melling Trails a Bold New Path with Pillion’s Provocative Romance
entertainment24 days ago

Harry Melling Trails a Bold New Path with Pillion’s Provocative Romance

Harry Melling, who rose from Dudley in the Harry Potter films, embraces bold, boundary-pushing roles by starring in Pillion as Colin, a shy parking attendant drawn into a BDSM relationship with a biker played by Alexander Skarsgård. Premiering at Cannes and earning a screenplay award, the film later helped the project garner a British Independent Film Award for Best Film and multiple BAFTA nominations, signaling a deliberate shift toward provocative, character-driven work alongside his stage projects and other high-profile roles.

via The New York Times|
#alexander-skarsgard#bdsm#entertainment
Draco Malfoy Becomes Lunar New Year Icon for China's Year of the Horse
world24 days ago

Draco Malfoy Becomes Lunar New Year Icon for China's Year of the Horse

Draco Malfoy has become a surprising Lunar New Year icon in China for the Year of the Horse, sparking memes, fan art, and festive merchandise as fans note that his Mandarin name can be read as ‘horse fortune.’ Tom Felton acknowledged the craze on Instagram, amid China’s preparations for the lunar new year and plans for a 2027 Shanghai Harry Potter studio tour.

via The Guardian|
#china#draco-malfoy#harry-potter
Lithgow Calls Rowling’s Trans Views 'Ironic' as He Defends Empathy War
entertainment26 days ago

Lithgow Calls Rowling’s Trans Views 'Ironic' as He Defends Empathy War

John Lithgow criticized J.K. Rowling’s anti-trans stance as ironic and inexplicable during a Rotterdam IFFR discussion, tying it to a broader 'war on empathy.' He also called his eight-year contract to play Albus Dumbledore in the new Harry Potter TV series 'insane' at 80, but praised the production team and stressed that the canon celebrates kindness and acceptance, signaling his commitment despite controversy.

via The Hollywood Reporter|
#empathy#entertainment#harry-potter
SNL Turns Heated Rivalry Into Wizardry Romance in Sketch
entertainment1 month ago

SNL Turns Heated Rivalry Into Wizardry Romance in Sketch

Saturday Night Live lampooned Crave/HBO’s fictional Heated Rivalry hockey series by turning Harry Potter and Ron Weasley into rival Hogwarts quidditch players in a pre-taped sketch called Heated Wizardry, starring Finn Wolfhard and Ben Marshall, with a surprise Jason Momoa as Hagrid and playful jabs at JK Rowling as the hosts reflect on growing up and taking on adult roles.

via The Hollywood Reporter|
#entertainment#finn-wolfhard#harry-potter
Hans Zimmer to Score HBO's Harry Potter TV Series
television1 month ago

Hans Zimmer to Score HBO's Harry Potter TV Series

Hans Zimmer and Bleeding Fingers Music will compose the original score for HBO’s upcoming Harry Potter series, with each of the seven books adapted into a season and a 2027 debut. The score aims to honor the films’ legacy while reimagining its sound for long‑form television, and the cast includes Dominic McLaughlin as Harry Potter, John Lithgow as Dumbledore, Paapa Essiedu as Snape, and Janet McTeer as McGonagall.

via Variety|
#bleeding-fingers-music#casting#hans-zimmer
Harry Potter's Edinburgh Café Reopens After Four Years
culture2 months ago

Harry Potter's Edinburgh Café Reopens After Four Years

The Elephant House cafe in Edinburgh, known for its connection to JK Rowling and Harry Potter, has reopened after over four years following a fire that caused significant damage. The cafe, a popular spot for fans and where Rowling wrote parts of her books, was closed during refurbishment funded by new owners who signed a long-term lease. Rowling was a regular customer in the 1990s, and the cafe now features her portrait alongside other famous Edinburgh writers.

via BBC|
#culture#edinburgh#elephant-house