Harry Potter and the Cursed Childto be transfigured to one-part play for Broadway return

Accio one ticket only. Harry Potter and the Cursed Childis returning to the stagewith a little transfiguration to its structure. The play will make its Canadian premiere in Toronto next May. Matthew Murphy “This is an unprecedented moment in theatre history. The show is based on an original story byHarry PotterauthorJ.K. Rowlingand collaborators Jack Thorne and John Tiffany. Thorne penned the play, while Tiffany directs. The London production will return Oct....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 81 words · Michele Ellison

Harry Potter's Ralph Fiennes finds backlash over J.K. Rowling's transphobic statements 'disturbing'

The actor behind Lord Voldemort came to Rowling’s defense. Harry Potter’s Voldemort actorRalph Fiennesjust doesn’t understand why so many people are upset at authorJ.K. Rowlingfor suggesting trans women are not women. ‘Harry Potter’ actor Ralph Fiennes appears next to author J.K. Rowling.Dave M. Benett/Getty Images “I can’t understand the vitriol directed at her,” Fiennes toldThe Telegraphin an interview. A rep for Fiennes did not immediately respond to EW’s request for further comment....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 185 words · Amber Ward

Harry Potteractress Katie Leung recalls being told to deny that she faced racist attacks

Leung also said she was instructed by publicists to deny experiencing any racism in connection with her role. “And I just nodded my head. I was like, ‘Okay, yeah, I’ll just say everything’s great.'” The performer, now 33, didn’t specify whether the instruction came from personal publicists or studio representatives. A Warner Bros. Pictures rep declined to comment on the matter to EW. Leung said on the podcast that she felt “grateful” to be involved in theHarry Potterfranchise....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 115 words · Hailey Mcfarland

Harry Potteralum Tom Felton's emotional tribute to his on-screen mom Helen McCrory in HBO Max cast reunion

“She taught me a lot. I can’t even say it,” Felton, now 34 years old, begins. It was a real treat to work with her." Helen McCrory and Tom Felton in ‘Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows — Part 2’.Warner Bros./Courtesy Everett Collection “Alan Rickman never talked to me like I was a child. Ralph Fiennes, a.k.a. Lord Voldemort, looked back on their final scene together inHarry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part 2....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 140 words · Deborah Gray

Harry Potterstar Bonnie Wright shares update on what Ginny Weasley would be up to today

I have so much fun making these stories up! He’s keeping things under control and busy being a dad." Are you still enjoying being part of this world after all these years? Harry Potter star Bonnie Wright visits the Warner Bros. Studio Tour Hollywood on June 16, 2021.Rosy Cordero for EW BONNIE WRIGHT: Of course! I’ve now been able to process what the whole thing was from the other side....

May 1, 2025 · 3 min · 442 words · Martha Hunter

Harry Potterstar David Thewlis joins Olivia Colman for HBO's murderer seriesLandscapers

Director Alexander Payne previously exited the four-episode project, with Will Sharpe taking over. HBO has accio’dHarry PotterstarDavid Thewlisfor its long-gestatingOlivia Colmanlimited seriesLandscapers. Will Sharpe (Louis Wain,Flowers) replaced Payne and will direct all the episodes. David Thewlis and Olivia Colman play a murderous couple on the run on HBO’s “Landscapers.".Murray Close/Warner Bros.; David M. Benett/Getty Images The real-life Mansfield, U.K.couple killed Susan’s parentsin 1998, and buried them in their backyard garden....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 85 words · Lee Cole

Harry Potterstars get emotional over reunion inReturn to Hogwartstrailer: 'We're family'

See the stars of Harry Potter return to their old stomping grounds for the Sorcerer’s Stone anniversary special. 1, and the streaming platform debuted the first trailer for it last Wednesday. Rowling’s multimedia franchise kick-starter that hit theaters on Nov. 14, 2001. Rupert Grint, Emma Watson, and Daniel Radcliffe on ‘Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts’.HBO Max Radcliffe, Watson, and Weasley didn’t come alone. “And there’s something so joyous about seeing everyone and being like, it wasn’t though....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 114 words · Teresa Marquez

Harry Potterstars look back on when Emma Watson considered leaving franchise

Watson remembers feeling lonely and how “the fame thing had finally hit home in a big way.” It’s something the actress spoke about previously in interviews withVanity Fair,Glamourmagazine, and other media outlets. “Dan [Radcliffe]andRupert [Grint], they had each other. Emma Watson in ‘Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts’.Nick Wall I had my cronies, whereas Emma was not only younger, she was by herself.” Radcliffe and Grint were both 11 when they landed the parts of Harry Potter and Ron Weasley....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 164 words · Kelly Walters

Harry Potterstars return to Platform 9 3/4 in teaser for 20th anniversary reunion special

The first teaser for the highly anticipated reunion special brings all the nostalgia. Announced last month,the special will share new details on the production through in-depth interviews and cast conversations. It will also mark the first time most of the cast has been back together since filming the franchise. Matthew Lewis and more returning for HBO Max’s ‘Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts.'.HBO Max Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwartspremieres Jan....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 93 words · Adam Flores

Harry Styles and Florence Pugh get steamy in unsettlingDon't Worry Darlingtrailer

All is not right in this world. Darling, all isnotright in this world. The video starts off calmly enough, with a party of friends living it up in the 1950s. Florence Pugh and Harry Styles in ‘Don’t Worry Darling’.Warner Bros. “You and me?” she asks her husband. You and me," he tells her. Then, the music changes. Someone says they the husbands ask a lot of their wives, particularly discretion above all else....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 212 words · Jeffery Miller

Harry Styles confirms the meaning of 'Watermelon Sugar,' and it's exactly what you think it is

Now we know for sure what tastes like strawberries on a summer evenin'. Harry Stylesis finally opening up about the real meaning behind his song “Watermelon Sugar” the female orgasm. 1 solo single, before launching into the track onstage. Harry Styles.Helene Marie Pambrun/Getty Images “Sing it for me.” Styles then let the crowd sing the first verse before making his grand reveal. “It’s also about the female orgasm,” Styles said to more cheers....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 102 words · John Woods

Harry Styles drops new song 'Watermelon Sugar' coinciding withSaturday Night Livehosting debut

The former boy bander pulled double duty as both SNL host and musical guest. The singer andDunkirkactor also performed the brand new song live during his final musical performance of the night. The song was released in October along witha bacchanalian music video. Will Heath/NBC He joins anexclusive group ofSNLhosts who have also been musical gueston the same episode. The tour will kick off in the U.K. in the spring before heading stateside in the summer....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 85 words · Emily Reed

Harry Styles gets first Hot 100 No. 1 with 'Watermelon Sugar'

Harry Stylesjust reached a (watermelon sugar) high. After holding steading at No. 1 (after “Sign of the Times” in April 2017). “Watermelon Sugar”.Credit: Harry Styles/YouTube While Styles isn’t the first member of former boy band One Direction to reach No. His former Hot 100 peak was when “Sign of the Times” debuted at No. 4 in April 2017, and his song “Adore You” reached No. 4 in April 2012, “Live While We’re Young” hit No....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 132 words · Virginia Perez