‘Harry Potter’ fans outraged by “woke” casting call for upcoming TV series
nme.comHBO‘s forthcoming Harry Potter TV series has been accused of “wokeness” following its inclusive casting call to all races, ethnicities and gender identities.In an advert circulating on social media, HBO says that it is looking for actors to play the lead role, along with Hermione Granger and Ron Weasley.The casting call goes on to say it is looking for children who will be between the ages of nine and 11 in April 2025 and who are residents of the UK and Ireland.
The notice also states that Warner Bros. and HBO are committed to “inclusive, diverse casting” for the roles advertised.In response to the casting call, some fans have already taken to social media to express outrage at the possibility of the characters differing in any way from the original films.“What can they do, that hasn’t already been done in the movies?
Apart from turn it incredibly woke?” posted one person on X.Another wrote: “IF THEY ARE NOT ALL WHITE WE ARE BOYCOTTING THIS!
Harry Potter is White. Ron Weasley is White. Hermione Granger is White. END OF DISCUSSION.”“Can we please put a hold on this until Wokeness is dead?” added a third.
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