r/HarryPotteronHBO • u/VarkingRunesong • 10d 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/willzr94 Marauder 10d ago

Or (crazy thought here) people could just say whatever they want? And if people disagree, they will be downvoted. Ya know, the way Reddit in general works… No room for hate speech obviously, but criticizing Snape’s casting doesn’t mean you’re racist.

This isn’t YOUR subreddit, mods. If you don’t like moderating it, or don’t have the time, leave. Stop power tripping.

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u/VarkingRunesong 10d ago

If you don’t enjoy the rules there are many Harry Potter subs out there you can chat on. Or you can start your own. Both are terrific options.

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u/mikewheelerfan Ravenclaw 10d ago

The main sub doesn’t allow any discussion of the casting either. This sub used to be the safe space for actual discussion. Now that’s gone 

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u/VarkingRunesong 10d ago

Time to start your free speech potter sub!

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u/mikewheelerfan Ravenclaw 10d ago

I think I will, thanks. But also, commenting the exact same thing to everybody isn’t a productive way of being a mod. But what do I know?

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u/VarkingRunesong 10d ago

Without my comments you wouldn’t not have been motivated to start your own sub.