The “Harry Potter” cast are coming together for a new special, which premieres January 1 on HBO Max.
Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Emma Watson and many others are expected to participate in “Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts”, a special that “celebrates the unique legacy of the Harry Potter film franchise and its indelible impact on hearts”. will celebrate the “minds and imaginations of families and fans around the world,” according to a release.
Helena Bonham Carter, Robbie Coltrane, Ralph Fiennes, Jason Isaacs, Gary Oldman, Imelda Staunton, Tom Felton, James Phelps, Oliver Phelps, Mark Williams, Bonnie Wright, Alfred Enoch, Matthew Lewis, Ivana Lynch, Ian Hart and filmmaker Chris Columbus Huh. It is bound to appear among the names as well.
Last year, star Radcliffe responded to Rowling’s controversial tweets about gender identity, which was labeled by some as transphobic, in an essay for The Trevor Project.
“Transgender women are women,” he wrote. “Any statement to the contrary erodes the identity and dignity of transgender people and goes against all advice given by professional health care associations, which have far more expertise on the subject than Joe (Rolling) or I. “
Rowling’s absence from the lineup for the time being can be taken as a sign that there are some things that cannot be fixed with a simple “Repairs,
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