‘Harry Potter and the Cursed Child’ Star James Snyder Fired From Broadway Show After Independent Investigation
variety.comBrent Lang Executive Editor of Film and MediaJames Snyder, the star of “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child,” has been fired from the hit Broadway play in the wake of a cast member complaint about the actor’s conduct.The producers of the stage show said they launched a third-party independent investigation after they received a complaint about Snyder on Nov.
19, 2021. The complaint was filed by Diane Davis, who plays Ginny Potter, the wife of Snyder’s character, Harry Potter. She will be taking a leave of absence for an unknown period of time.
Snyder was suspended pending the investigation’s completion, but his contract has now been terminated after the results were released.“Ms.
Davis has made the personal decision to take a leave of absence,” the show’s producers said in a statement. “Out of respect for her privacy — and to maintain the integrity of the investigation — we will make no further comment regarding the matter.” Snyder did not immediately respond to an email requesting comment.
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