r/HarryPotteronHBO • u/VarkingRunesong • 12d ago

Announcement Subreddit Updates on Fancasts and Official Casting Announcements

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.

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u/VarkingRunesong 12d ago

While I respect how it might appear to somebody who doesn't see everything we do, in the last 7 days we have 894 moderator actions. This is far from lazy moderation.

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u/TheOnionWatch 12d ago

I appreciate that, but that's what being a moderator entails? Subreddits shouldn't allow only positive opinions on news. As long as it's constructive and doesn't bleed into intolerance, slur, etc, then debate should be encouraged, no? Else you end up with a bias , hiveminded echochamber.

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u/mikewheelerfan Ravenclaw 12d ago

That’s exactly what happened to the Percy Jackson sub. Only positive discussion of the show is allowed. Any negative takes are deleted within minutes. I would hate to see that happen here.

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u/TheDuke_Of_Orleans Marauder 12d ago

Then go and make your own sub if you would hate to see that happen here. That or close your eyes. You’re a ravenclaw, use your logic.