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Nick Frost felt he'd 'won the lottery' with Harry Potter casting

Nick Frost couldn't be happier to be playing Hagrid in the Harry Potter TV series.

BANG Premier · Jun 22

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

HBO’s Harry Potter series casts iconic character cut from movies

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The Independent UK · Jun 15

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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

Daniel Radcliffe reveals John Lithgow’s ‘sweet’ verdict on new Harry Potter cast

The original Harry Potter star has shared details of a backstage conversation with the veteran actor playing Albus Dumbledore in HBO’s forthcoming television adaptation.

BANG Premier · Jun 8

Landmark Scottish cafe announces plan to open second site – in China

THE Edinburgh cafe known as the “birthplace of Harry Potter” is opening a second site – in China ...

The National (Scotland) · May 29

JK Rowling wades into row on 'misogynistic' attacks on Sturgeon over husband's crimes

A TORY MSP has been reported to Scottish parliamentary authorities for alleged “bullying” amid a row over Peter Murrell’s criminal activities…

The National (Scotland) · May 26

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Why J.K. Rowling Initially Thought Emma Watson And Her Harry Potter Co-Stars Were 'Too Good-Looking' For Their Parts

What the author once said about casting for the movie.

Cinemablend · May 23

New Book Claims JK Rowling's Estranged Father Ran a Large-Scale Cannabis Business During the 1990s

A new biography claims J.K. Rowling's estranged father secretly ran a cannabis-growing operation from their Gloucestershire home in the 1990s.

International Business Times UK · May 21

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

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

Who are the celebrities on the Sunday Times Rich List 2026? Staggering A-list fortunes revealed

Musicians and sports stars among the ranks of Britain’s wealthiest individuals

Evening Standard · May 15

JK Rowling 'Not Thrilled' as Trans Politicians Join Scottish Parliament—'Everything That The Hateful Despise'

Scotland's election of its first transgender MSPs, Dr Q Manivannan and Iris Duane, marks a milestone in representation, while JK Rowling's comments highlight ongoing gender debates.

International Business Times UK · May 12

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The Times of India · May 10

JK Rowling slams Starmer over Harriet Harman’s women adviser role, cites past remarks on trans women

Harry Potter author JK Rowling has criticised UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer after he appointed veteran Labour leader Harriet Harman as Downing Street’s adviser on women and girls, citing Harman’s past statements on trans women as part of a broader clash over gender identity politics in Britain.

The Independent UK · May 7

HBO renews Harry Potter TV adaptation ahead of release

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The Mary Sue · Apr 24

Billy Batson Would Continue to Be Disappointed in Zachary Levi, Who Aligned Himself with J.K. Rowling

Zachary Levi has made headlines a number of times over the past few years… and it hasn’t always been a result of his work as an actor. He’s bizarrely crashed out over his future as DC’s Shazam! on Instagram Live, thrown his support behind Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Donald Trump,…

The Guardian - UK · Apr 24

Kezia Dugdale, incoming Stonewall chair, says sorry after backlash over JK Rowling remarks

Former Scottish Labour leader says she understands that expressing respect for author caused ‘worry, anger and upset’

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Cinemablend · Apr 24

J.K. Rowling Admits Her Son Was Not A Happy Camper After Finishing One Harry Potter Book

I was also not happy when I finished it.

The Conversation · Apr 23

UQP has cancelled a children’s book illustrated by Matt Chun, citing antisemitism

Is this the next step in cancel culture?

The Guardian - UK · Apr 19

‘Things could go backwards’: Kezia Dugdale on safety, LGBTQ+ rights and the future of Stonewall

Exclusive: Former Scottish Labour leader says she feels more scared as a lesbian today and calls for a kinder debate on transgender issues

International Business Times UK · Apr 17

Bookshop Run by Trans Owner Encourages Customers to 'Deface' Harry Potter Books for Charity

A Leeds bookshop's fundraiser invites customers to alter Harry Potter books for transgender healthcare, sparking debate over activism and literature

The Independent UK · Apr 10

Ralph Fiennes names ‘fantastic’ actor he thinks should play Voldemort

The actor, who played Voldemort five times, admits ‘that ship has sailed’ about any potential return

Evening Standard · Apr 10

Ralph Fiennes says ‘ship has sailed’ on return to Voldemort role in Harry Potter

A new TV adaptation of JK Rowling’s books will be screened on HBO from December.

Cinemablend · Apr 9

One OG Plan For Adapting Harry Potter Would Have Ruined The Franchise

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