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Why did Nicholas Hoult drop out of Harry Potter? Exit and casting backlash explained

HBO reboot has been boycotted by many over Harry Potter author’s views on gender

The Independent UK · Aug 25

Hagrid actor explains what he’s changed from Robbie Coltrane’s portrayal for HBO Harry Potter series

The ‘Hot Fuzz’ actor also shared his inspirations for the role, which he hoped would ‘honour’ the work of his successor Robbie Coltrane

The Independent UK · Jun 21

Harry Potter HBO series casts fan-favorite character that was left out of films

Character was originally intended to appear in the films before being cut due to time constraints

The Independent UK · Jun 15

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Harry Potter TV series had wrap party at Thorpe Park - only for plans to go awry

The Harry Potter TV series cast were treated to an "exclusive and cool" day at Thorpe Park on Saturday (16.05.26).

BANG Premier · May 20

HBO's Harry Potter TV Series Faces Early Recast as Ginny Weasley Actress Steps Away — Who Will Replace Her?

Gracie Cochrane, who played Ginny Weasley, exits the Harry Potter reboot before Season 2. HBO confirms recasting as the series enters a pivotal storyline.

International Business Times UK · May 20

HBO's Harry Potter Series Drops Major Ginny Weasley Recast Bombshell for Season 2

HBO's Harry Potter reboot faces major fan backlash after young actress Gracie Cochrane unexpectedly exits the role of Ginny Weasley ahead of Season 2, sparking intense speculation online.

International Business Times UK · May 19

HBO ‘Harry Potter’ Reboot Suddenly Thrown Into Chaos As Child Actor Quits

Gracie Cochrane and her family announced that the actress will exit the HBO show after playing the youngest Weasley sibling in its first season.

Bored Panda · May 19

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Harry Potter TV show is already recasting a major character for season 2

HBO's Harry Potter TV show has recast a major character after season 1

Total Film · May 19

Harry Potter TV show recasting shock: HBO secretly replaces Ginny Weasley, Why did the young star exit suddenly?

The unexpected development has quickly fueled discussion among fans eager to see HBO’s ambitious reboot of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone and the rest of J. K. Rowling’s beloved wizarding saga adapted for television.

The Economic Times · May 19

Ginny Weasley actress leaves Harry Potter reboot after just one season

HBO's upcoming Harry Potter adaptation is already undergoing changes before the Philosopher's Stone has even aired.

BANG Premier · May 19

Ginny Weasley role to be recast for second season of new Harry Potter series

Young actress Gracie Cochrane will step away from the role as the youngest member of the Weasley family in the upcoming HBO TV adaptation.

Evening Standard · May 18

Harry Potter star ‘steps away’ from new HBO series

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The Independent UK · May 18

Ginny Weasley actor unexpectedly drops out of Harry Potter series

Series will recast role after first season

The Independent UK · May 18

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