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Oxford Street to get Harry Potter Christmas makeover with magical lights

Muggles can expect to see one of London’s major high streets filled with magic ahead of the new HBO series

Evening Standard · Oct 7

Harry Potter HBO Reboot Lands Major Casting Coup as Rafe Spall Joins as Ron Weasley's Dad Arthur in Season 2

Rafe Spall has joined HBO's Harry Potter reboot as Arthur Weasley for Season 2, alongside new cast members playing Moaning Myrtle and Colin Creevey.

International Business Times UK · Sep 15

As ‘Harry Potter’ Backlash Grows Louder, Fans Debate If Their New Discovery Is A Scandal Waiting To Erupt

“This is like the fourth biggest reason to not watch this show,” an X user wrote

Bored Panda · Sep 4

John Lithgow believes that J.K. Rowling's trans views have been 'misrepresented'

John Lithgow - who will star in the forthcoming Harry Potter TV series - feels that the franchise's author J.K. Rowling's controversial views on transgender issues have been "twisted and misrepresented" to a certain extent.

BANG Premier · Apr 4

John Lithgow says he’s ‘surprised’ and ‘disappointed’ by JK Rowling’s response to criticism over gender views

The ‘3rd Rock From The Sun’ actor said he believes the author has ‘doubled down’ on her views ‘at her own cost’

The Independent UK · Mar 28

Harry Potter HBO Series Release Date: First Look, Complete Cast, What We Know So Far

HBO's new Harry Potter series is officially filming, with fresh faces cast as Harry, Ron, and Hermione. Here's the full cast, 2027 release date details, and what makes this reboot different.

International Business Times UK · Jul 15, 2025

First look at HBO’s Harry Potter TV series released

HBO releases first glimpse of new Boy Who Lived as cameras roll on TV adaption of JK Rowling’s books

The Guardian - US · Jul 14, 2025

New Cast For Harry, Hermione And Ron For Upcoming Harry Potter Series Divides The Internet

"Protect them from the deluge of hate they're about to get."

Bored Panda · Jun 7, 2025

New Cast For Harry, Hermione And Ron For Upcoming Harry Potter Series Divides The Internet

"Protect them from the deluge of hate they're about to get."

Bored Panda · May 27, 2025

'Harry Potter' HBO TV series finds its Harry, Ron and Hermione — meet the new golden trio

Newcomers to star as Harry, Ron, and Hermione in HBO's highly anticipated reboot

Tom’s Guide · May 27, 2025