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Why the new Harry Potter series is so controversial: from death threats to JK Rowling backlash

HBO show set to air at Christmas has faced various controversies since being announced in 2021

The Independent UK

Backlash Grows Over HBO's Harry Potter Reboot, Leading to Heightened Security Measures

HBO's Harry Potter series faces backlash as Paapa Essiedu receives threats over his role as Severus Snape, prompting increased security on set.

International Business Times UK

New HBO Harry Potter series trailer released: Here’s everything you need to know

The first look at HBO’s big-budget TV reimagining of J.K. Rowling’s best-selling books also reveals that first season will premiere this Christmas – not in 2027 as previously expected.

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Harry Potter Trailer Now Out: People Upset By Casting Choices – The Internet Weighs In

The release of the new Harry Potter trailer has ignited discussions about casting choices, with fans divided over representation and tradition.

International Business Times UK

What Has The Cast Of The Harry Potter TV Reboot Said About JK Rowling’s Transphobia?

John Lithgow and Nick Frost are among the castmates who’ve responded to Rowling’s views.

Pedestrian.tv

Harry Potter Fans Are Crying, Cranky & Confused Over The Reboot’s Teaser Trailer

HBO Max has finally dropped the first teaser for its Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone series and the internet’s in chaos.

Pedestrian.tv

Not Even Snape’s Randomly Chic Windbreaker Will Get Me To Watch The ‘Harry Potter’ Series

I unfortunately have so many questions.

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First trailer for Harry Potter TV series reveals much-anticipated new take

First real look at HBO’s big-budget small screen take on JK Rowling’s best-selling books also reveals that first season will premiere this Christmas

The Guardian - US

Harry Potter series ramps up security after death threats to cast

Paapa Essiedu, who will play Professor Severus Snape in the new adaptation, revealed he was targeted with racist abuse online

Evening Standard

Security stepped up on Harry Potter TV series following death threats

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The Independent UK

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.

BANG Premier

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’

The Independent UK

Harry Potter series trailer reveals new wizard in Gryffindor Quidditch robes

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

The Independent UK

New six-part BBC show to explore couple navigating pregnancy loss

A new six-part drama series titled 'Babies' explores the profound and often private experience of pregnancy loss through the story of a couple facing multiple miscarriages. The series stars Paapa Essiedu and Siobhan Cullen as Lisa and Stephen, portraying their emotional resilience, grief and unwavering love, interspersed with moments of…

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Alan Rickman Is Snape For Most Harry Potter Fans, But Riz Ahmed Is Really Growing On Me

Rickman's performance is iconic, but I'm loving Riz Ahmed's take.

Euronews

‘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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Paapa Essiedu received death threats over Harry Potter role

Paapa Essiedu has received death threats from people who objected to a black actor being cast as Professor Severus Snape in the upcoming Harry Potter TV series.

Cinemablend

‘Quit Or I'll Murder You.’ The (Death) Threats Toward Paapa Essiedu After Signing On To Play Snape Are Out Of Hand

The reaction to his casting has crossed a serious line.

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The Independent UK

‘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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The Independent UK

John Lithgow ‘considered quitting’ Harry Potter series after ‘upsetting’ backlash

Dumbledore actor has distanced himself from author JK Rowling

The Independent UK

The Capture was once called TV’s most preposterous series. It’s now the most prescient

TV: The BBC’s most underrated drama is returning for (possibly) the final time, bringing back Holliday Grainger’s dogged detective caught up in another deepfake conspiracy. Grainger and creator Ben Chanan talk to Jacob Stolworthy about the scarily prophetic series that deserves to be as adored as ‘Luther’ and ‘Line of…

The Independent UK

John Lithgow co-star calls Harry Potter casting ‘difficult’

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The Independent UK

John Lithgow’s non-binary co-star feels ‘vaguely hurt’ by actor’s Harry Potter casting

‘I do think that it’s a strange decision,’ actor said of Lithgow signing on to play Dumbledore

The Guardian - UK

‘A modern masterpiece’: writer Jack Thorne’s best TV shows – from This Is England to Adolescence

As his new version of Lord of the Flies comes to the BBC, we count down the 20 boldest and most moving productions by the quintuple Bafta-winning scriptwriter

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