Five celebrities who have spoken about the upcoming Harry Potter series
As the latest reimagining of J.K. Rowling’s fantasy book series is set to release in a little over a year, here is a rundown of five celebrities who have given their two cents on the upcoming series.
Five celebrities who have spoken about the upcoming Harry Potter series
As the latest reimagining of J.K. Rowling’s fantasy book series is set to release in a little over a year, here is a rundown of five celebrities who have given their two cents on the upcoming series.
5. Nicola Coughlan – “wouldn’t touch” the reboot
Bridgerton star Nicola Coughlan took to social media to say she “wouldn’t touch” the Harry Potter reboot with “a ten-foot pole,” citing objections to J.K. Rowling’s public stance on transgender rights. Her comments reflect a growing number of celebrities publicly distancing themselves from the franchise over broader controversies.
4. Nick Frost – Hagrid star speaks out on criticism
Nick Frost, attached to play Hagrid in the reboot, addressed fan criticism tied to Harry Potter and JK Rowling’s views, emphasising that his own perspectives differ from hers and that he supports a positive message. Frost was quoted stressing that his views and Rowling’s are “in no way the same,” reinforcing his personal stance amid online debate.
3. John Lithgow – new Dumbledore addresses backlash
John Lithgow, cast as Dumbledore in the upcoming series, spoke candidly at the Rotterdam Film Festival about the reaction to his involvement, saying he finds some of Rowling’s views “ironic and inexplicable” but still embraces the franchise’s themes of “good versus evil” and “kindness versus cruelty.” His comments were part of a broader discussion about separating the beloved story from controversies around its creator.
2. Jason Isaacs – Lucius Malfoy defends the reboot
Jason Isaacs, who played Lucius Malfoy in the original films, publicly backed the upcoming HBO series amid social media backlash. He said fans are “in good hands” with the adaptation and insisted the new production will be “fantastic,” defending both the casting and the reboot’s prospects.
1. Daniel Radcliffe – original Harry Potter says support to new cast
The actor who originated Harry Potter reached out warmly to the reboot’s young lead Dominic McLaughlin, with McLaughlin recalling, “I got a letter from the man himself, from Daniel Radcliffe … It was insane.” Radcliffe’s gesture was widely reported and viewed as a symbolic passing of the torch even as he has distanced himself from some of the franchise’s ongoing debates.
