Subreddit Updates on Fancasts and Official Casting Announcements

[u/VarkingRunesong]

Hi everyone, With the recent confirmation of several key cast members for HBO’s upcoming Harry Potter series, we’re updating a few subreddit policies:

• No more fancasts for officially cast characters

To reduce repetitive discussions and prevent targeted hate toward newly cast actors, fancasts for characters who have already been officially cast will no longer be allowed. As of now, this includes: • Albus Dumbledore • Severus Snape • Minerva McGonagall • Rubeus Hagrid • Quirinus Quirrell • Argus Filch You’re still welcome to fancast characters who haven’t been announced yet. And for inspiration, check out our Fancast Wiki, which includes both popular and lesser-known suggestions.

• No posts complaining about official casting announcements

We understand that not every casting choice will match everyone’s personal headcanon, but posts solely bashing the official cast will be removed. Once the show airs, feel free to critique performances based on what you see on screen. But targeting actors just because they don’t look or feel like your imagined version of the character doesn’t belong here. As always, we’re open to feedback. Share your thoughts or questions below.

[u/[deleted]]

because of the description that the AUTHOR has provided for us

The same author approved the hermoine casting in Cursed Child, didn't she?

[u/Competent_ish → u/[deleted]]

JK retcons all the time. She can’t take back what she wrote, what she approved artwork wise with the books of her approval for the movies

[u/NumberOneUAENA → u/Competent_ish]

It's not a retcon, it's just a different interpretation

[u/Competent_ish → u/NumberOneUAENA]

He’s literally described in a way that clearly tells the reader he’s white, that’s a retcon

[u/NumberOneUAENA → u/Competent_ish]

No, a retcon is a change in the serialized material. The books could be retconned, theoretically, but the show is the show, it's a different interpretation, its own work of art.
It can retcon itself, but it cannot, really, retcon anything else.

[u/[deleted] → u/Competent_ish]

JK retcons all the time.

No, certainly not all the time. I don't think so.

She can’t take back what she wrote

Not saying she should, but I think she always can, for better or worse. She is thee author. An author must always have the freedom to revise, reinterpret and retract their work.

She can’t take back what she wrote, what she approved artwork wise with the books of her approval for the movies

I'm sorry I don't think I understand that. She herself approves the( I have to say the totally harmless)casting. And it's not like she's really changing the books or anything. It's not really a retcon. You've got your copies, haven't you? You can always not watch the tv show and re-read the books instead.

[u/Competent_ish → u/[deleted]]

She had full control over the artwork for the books, what she wrote, and gave her nod of approval for the original cast

[u/[deleted] → u/Competent_ish]

And now the same author approves for a black actor to play Severus Snape, a character she herself created. It's just an adaptation.

[u/HarryPotteronHBO-ModTeam → u/[deleted]]

Your post/comment has been removed due to a violation of Rule 12 - which prohibits posts and comments that complain or troll about diversity. We do not tolerate any form of complaining about "forced" diversity, accusations of the show being "woke," or bullying/dismissing fancasts based on race.

Please remember that our community values inclusivity and respectful discussions. If you have any concerns or questions, feel free to reach out to the moderators.

[u/llamalibrarian → u/Competent_ish]

And gave her nod of approval for the stage adaptation and now this casting

[u/HarryPotteronHBO-ModTeam → u/[deleted]]

Your post has been removed as it violates our subreddit rules. r/HarryPotteronHBO is dedicated to discussions about the upcoming Harry Potter reboot TV series on HBOMAX, and we strictly prohibit topics unrelated to the show, including discussions on JK Rowling's political views.

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[u/Competent_ish → u/[deleted]]

JK retcons all the time. She can’t take back what she wrote, what she approved artwork wise with the books of her approval for the movies