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HBO officially announced the main actors for his excessive “Harry Potter” series. Dominic McLaughlin as Harry Potter, Alastair Stout as Ron Weasley and Arabella Stanton as Hermine Granger will play in the new edition of the popular book series. The fact that the choice of the Hermione’s role has fallen on a POC actress is currently causing heated discussions. Many welcome the decision, some criticize them or even comment on racist.
A modern line -up for the world’s popular story
The new Harry Potter series is announced as a faithful adaptation of the book series. JK Rowling will be on board as an executive producer. Those responsible at HBO emphasize that Stanton, McLaughlin and Stout have prevailed under tens of thousands of applicants. Her talent was decisive – not the skin color.
Show runner Francesca Gardiner said: “Your talent is unique, and we can hardly wait for the world to experience its common magic on the screen.”
To the new “Harry Potter” series: Voices from the network
The network reactions for new series line -up are – not surprisingly – split.
“This poor girl is not ready for what the internet will do”, others predict others and are probably correct.
Because already some are gathering Trolls and haters on social media that cannot make friends with the occupation. It is not surprising that many right -wing populist users interfere in the discussion and rush: “I am surprised that Harry is not trans.”
Why this line -up is so important
Representation in the media is not a fashion trend, but a mirror of social realities. For many spectators, the fact that a POC actress takes on the role of Hermione means visibility and empowerment. At the same time, it raises the question again: Who owns a story – the author, the fan base, or those who tell you again?
The HBO series takes the necessary balancing act: it remains close to the book template, but at the same time opens up for a more inclusive casting. Maybe that’s exactly the magic that the franchise needs today.
The debate about Hermine’s skin color is an old conflict
The discussion about a black Hermione is not new. As early as 2016, Noma Dumezweni’s theater was critically eyed as Hermione in “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child”. At that time, JK Rowling put himself behind the line -up. In a tweet she said: “Hermine’s skin color was never referred to as white.”