Hermione Granger's casting in Harry Potter and the Cursed Child was met with backlash, but that shouldn't stop HBO's TV series from following suit.
Harry Potter and the Cursed Child caused controversy when it cast a Black woman as Hermione Granger—and HBO's upcoming Harry Potter TV series should do the same. Cursed Child's Hermoine backlash came from the fact that Emma Watson, a white actress, first brought the clever character from J.K. Rowling's books to the screen in the Warner Bros films.
Harry Potter & The Cursed Child Was Right - The Wizarding World Needs Diversity The Harry Potter series is beloved by fans from all over the world. Something about a magical school that bends the boundaries of reality seems to appeal greatly to the masses, and this applies to the characters as well. Fans of Harry, Ron, Hermione, Ginny, Neville, Luna, and countless more can be found around every corner.
While neither of these characters and what they represent would be harmed if played by a Black actor , it wouldn't contribute the same way to these themes. On the other hand, Hermione, who is at the center of prejudice throughout the Harry Potter books, becomes all the more impactful as a Black character. It also ties into her character arc regarding her appearance, where she eventually embraces her natural hair texture.
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