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Original 'Harry Potter' Cast Reunion Unlikely Due to Rowling's Comments
The director of the first two Harry Potter movies, Chris Columbus, says the original cast probably won't be in the new TV show.
This is because of what the author, J.K. Rowling, has said about transgender people.
Columbus, who disagrees with Rowling, says it’s too complicated because the cast members have different opinions from hers.
He still talks to Daniel Radcliffe, who played Harry, but hasn't spoken to Rowling in a while.
Chris Columbus confirmed the original cast won't likely reunite.
This is due to the controversy surrounding J.K. Rowling's comments.
Columbus directed the first two Harry Potter films.
Columbus has publicly disagreed with Rowling's views.
Cast members hold different opinions from Rowling.
- Who
- Chris Columbus, Daniel Radcliffe, and the original cast
- What
- Is unlikely to reunite for the new series
- Where
- In an interview with The Times UK
- When
- Recently
- Why
- Due to JK Rowling's views on the transgender community
Key facts
- Director
- Chris Columbus
- Issue
- JK Rowling's views on transgender community
- Cast Relationship
- Cast members have differing opinions from Rowling
Timeline
Warner Bros. Discovery announced a split into two companies.
Declining cable and debt prompted the radical move.
One focuses on streaming and movies; the other, cable.
Then, HBO ordered a new Harry Potter series for 2027.
Quotes
Chris Columbus
Director of the first two Harry Potter films
“It's never going to happen. It’s gotten so complicated with all the political stuff. Everyone in the cast has their own opinion, which is different from her opinion, which makes it impossible.”
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“I keep very close contact with Daniel Radcliffe and I just spoke to him a few days ago. I still have a great relationship with all the kids in the cast.”
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Sources
HBO ‘Harry Potter’ Series: Warwick Davis Returns As Prof. Flitwick; Additional Castings Set
JK Rowling’s trans views leave Harry Potter reunion off the table, says Chris Columbus
Amid Harry Potter TV Series Filming, Filmmaker Chris Columbus Shuts Down Possibilities Of OG Cast Reunion
Harry Potter Director Confirms NO Reunion Of Original Cast Due To JK Rowling's Anti-Trance Comments
Original Harry Potter director Chris Columbus says cast reunion 'impossible'
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