He proved himself to be a Faithful as he was kicked off Celebrity Traitors last week – but now Sir Stephen Fry is facing suggestions that perhaps he’s not so loyal after all. As one of the first narrators of the Harry Potter audiobook series, Sir Stephen, 68, has long been close to its author … Read more
Alexander Skarsgard turned heads in a backless halterneck shirt and leather lace-up pants at a gala screening for his X-rated BDSM film Pillion. Pillion, which stars Skarsgard and Harry Melling, 36, who played Dudley Dursley in Harry Potter, is a gay BDSM-themed romance from first-time feature writer-director Harry Lighton. The film explores the BDSM relationship … Read more
Keira Knightley was caught laughing in the middle of a question when she was asked about the Harry Potter boycott. The English actress, 40, has landed a leading role in the audio adaption of the seven fantasy novels. Keira voices Professor Umbridge in the books, which are set to be released between next month and May … Read more
Keira Knightley has apologised as she admitted she wasn’t aware of a Harry Potter boycott after being cast in the upcoming audiobook. The actress, 40, will voice the role of Dolores Umbridge in Harry Potter: The Full-Cast Audio Editions – a collaboration between Audible and Pottermore Publishing, the latter of which is owed by controversial … Read more
The Harry Potter village being constructed for the new HBO TV series has been pictured for the first time in Hertfordshire. The series is expected to begin to air in 2027 and has been described by HBO as a faithful adaptation of the iconic books, starring Dominic McLaughlin as Harry and John Lithgow as Dumbledore. … Read more
John Lithgow is seen as Dumbledore for the first time as he arrived on the Harry Potter TV series set in Cornwall on Wednesday morning. The American actor, 79, looked unrecognisable as he transformed into the iconic Professor Albus Percival Wulfric Brian Dumbledore as he started filming the Philosopher’s Stone for the upcoming HBO series. John … Read more
The quiet fishing village of Cadgwith on The Lizard was transformed into the wizarding world of Harry Potter on Tuesday as they continued to film the HBO series. Dominic McLaughlin was spotted in costume as the new Harry Potter as he arrived at the film set for the Philosopher’s Stone. Filming kicked off at the Cadgwith … Read more
Tom Felton has doubled down on his enduring support for Harry Potter as he stepped out at a theatre event on Tuesday. The actor, 38, best known for playing Harry’s nemesis Draco Malfoy in the movies from 2001 until 2011, was pictured in New York City. He attended the Harry Potter and the Cursed Child … Read more
The decision to shut down a sleepy commuter town to allow it to be used as the set for the new HBO Harry Potter adaption caused widespread disruption and delays – but the town received as much as a £1million sweetener for a day of filming, we can reveal. Dozens of shops had to close … Read more
Emma Watson has admitted she ‘misses’ acting nearly seven years on from her final appearance on the big screen. The actress, 35, is best known for her role as Hermione Granger in the Harry Potter film series, starring alongside Daniel Radcliffe and Rupert Grint. It catapulted her to fame as she played the fan-favourite character in … Read more
Given its vast budget, it’s no surprise that HBO’s much-anticipated adaptation of the Harry Potter book series will be heading to unlikely places. And with plans for this adaptation to follow the same time period as depicted in JK Rowling’s original novels, this meant a blast from the past for residents of a Hertfordshire town … Read more
Even the magic of Harry Potter is no match for the Swifties. The release of the motion picture Grow, featuring two of the prominent actors in the new Harry Potter series from HBO, has been bumped two weeks for Taylor Swift: The Official Release Party of a Showgirl, which was set to open the same day. … Read more
She landed the dream role as Harry Potter’s heroine Hermione Granger at the age of 10. But now 25 years later, Emma Watson has made rare comments about life as a childhood star which was both ‘frightening’ and ‘soul-destroying’. The 35-year-old, who starred alongside Daniel Radcliffe and Rupert Grint in the best-selling JK Rowling series, said: ‘I … Read more
