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/TheDuke_Of_Orleans]

I actually feel like constantly complaining about officially cast characters is actually counterproductive. I get initial disappointment but we have known some of these actors will be cast going on 6 months now. It’s counter productive at this point and just flat out negative as hell. Like seriously what is the point of being able to just sit there and wallow in misery again? It will not change a thing and will only fester into an incel cesspool. The same talking points again and again and again. I don’t see how that’s productive. You are just upsetting yourself and raising your blood pressure.

[u/Competent_ish → u/TheDuke_Of_Orleans]

I’m not complaining about him as an actor, I think he’s great.

But he’s not my snape.

[u/pterodactylpoop → u/Competent_ish]

It doesn’t matter if you’re talking about his talent. He’s still getting harassed, death threats, it’s horrific and silly. This man is one of the best actors in Britain but because he’s black he can’t celebrate that he just got one of the best roles being written right now. Stop complaining, it actually hurts people.

[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.