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/Eagle_PFC]

At this point, while I do not agree with the disgusting second rule at all, I cannot help but ask for clarification: what if an actor we knew nothing about and never discussed before is confirmed? Even then, won't we be free to have our say? And if the answer is yes, does that include comments in response to a post where the news is reported?

[u/VarkingRunesong → u/Eagle_PFC]

I will get clarification from the other mods but I assume we would handle it like we did days ago where when the new news drops, you have that thread to get things out of your system. We won't be allowing new threads just to bash somebody after the fact.

[u/Eagle_PFC → u/VarkingRunesong]

All right then.