HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD Casts Black Actress as Hermoine, J.K. Rowling Responds
Harry Potter and The Cursed Child is the new two-part stage play that will continue the wizard's story starting in London's West End next year, taking place nineteen years after the events of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows — Part 2. You can read some details about the story right here, but now the production has officially cast actors to play Harry, Hermoine, and Ron. Check out the announcement from its official Twitter account:
First of all, it's awesome that they cast a black actress as Hermoine. This is art we're talking about — no one should have to justify a casting decision like that. But before any fans start freaking the hell out about this, check out what J.K. Rowling herself has to say:
That's an excellent point, and again, even though no justification should be needed, approval from the series' creator should hopefully be enough to keep the haters from rolling in. Tickets for Harry Potter and The Cursed Child are on sale now, so if you're lucky enough to either live in London or have a trip planned there for summer of 2016, let us know how it is!
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