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HBO airs 'Finding Harry: The Craft Behind the Magic' special for Harry Potter TV series
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HBO aired the behind-the-scenes special 'Finding Harry: The Craft Behind the Magic' on April 5 at 8 p.m. ET/PT, streaming on Max, offering fans an inside look at the production of its upcoming Harry Potter TV series adaptation of 'Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone.' Narrated by Nick Frost as Rubeus Hagrid, the 60-minute program features interviews with cast members including John Lithgow as Albus Dumbledore, Paapa Essiedu as Severus Snape, Janet McTeer as Minerva McGonagall, and the young stars Dominic McLaughlin as Harry, Alastair Stout as Ron, and Arabella Stanton as Hermione.
Peter Serafinowicz has shared his experience voicing Darth Maul in the Star Wars prequels during a recent podcast appearance. He recounted a conversation with George Lucas that left him questioning his compensation.
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Harry Potter and Crocs are launching a new Classic Clog collaboration featuring the Marauder’s Map design. The shoes are scheduled to release on June 11 with a retail price of $70.
Katie Leung, known for playing Cho Chang in the Harry Potter films, has shared that she would not want to return to that time in her career. In recent interviews, she discussed feeling young and easily influenced during the shoots, contrasting it with more positive experiences on later projects like Bridgerton. Leung also addressed the racism she faced online after her casting.
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HBO has revealed casting for the lead roles of Harry Potter, Hermione Granger, Ron Weasley, and 21 additional students across Gryffindor, Hufflepuff, Ravenclaw, and Slytherin for its upcoming TV adaptation of J.K. Rowling's novels, starting with The Philosopher's Stone. The series is slated to premiere in 2027 on HBO and Max.
Daniel Radcliffe has advised journalists not to repeatedly ask the young actors in HBO's Harry Potter series reboot about the original cast members. In a recent interview, the actor expressed support for the newcomers while emphasizing the need to let them focus on their own experience. Radcliffe also shared that he contacted the new Harry Potter actor with encouraging words.
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Daniel Radcliffe has spoken with his former Harry Potter co-stars Rupert Grint and Emma Watson about the upcoming HBO television adaptation. The actors shared thoughts on the surreal experience of seeing new performers portray their iconic characters. Radcliffe described the development as particularly unusual.
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