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- 1Kit Harington praises Harry Potter TV series' faithfulness to books●Kit Harington says Harry Potter TV series is doing books 'more than justice' https://www.standard.co.uk/showbiz/celebrit
Actor Kit Harington, best known for Game of Thrones, has said the upcoming Harry Potter television series is doing JK Rowling's books 'more than justice'. He made the remarks during press duties alongside Kenneth Branagh and Nicholas Hoult. His comments add to growing anticipation for the adaptation, which promises a more expansive retelling of the novels than the film series.
- 2Campaigners urge Sadiq Khan to drop Harry Potter Christmas lights●🚨If @MayorofLondon Sadiq Khan is a trans ally, why is he allowing JK Rowling’s Harry Potter to take over the # Christmas
Activists are calling on London Mayor Sadiq Khan to cancel a Harry Potter-themed Christmas lights display at Oxford Circus, arguing it conflicts with his support for trans rights given JK Rowling's stances on gender issues. Critics of the campaign see it as pressuring public bodies over an author's personal views, and the row has reignited debate over Rowling's place in public celebrations.
- 3Sebastian Croft and JK Rowling backlash resurfaces▼Ah, the backlash involving Celebrity Traitors’ Sebastian Croft and JK Rowling has resurfaced
Backlash around actor Sebastian Croft, a contestant on Celebrity Traitors, and author JK Rowling has resurfaced online. The controversy relates to criticism Croft faced over his past involvement in work connected to the Harry Potter franchise, given his public stance on trans rights and Rowling's comments on gender issues. Commentators are debating his casting and the apparent contradiction between his views and his professional choices.