Tom Felton made a truly show-stopping entrance, reprising his role as Draco Malfoy in Broadway's "Harry Potter and the Cursed Child" last night ... and the moment was captured on video.
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The crowd erupted for more than 30 seconds as Tom politely stood, waiting to deliver his first line.
"I need a favor," he was finally allowed to say after the cheers and applause simmered down.
Accio, pics of Dumbledore! HBO's "Harry Potter" series is underway ... and we have a first look at John Lithgow in full costume.
The 79-year-old Emmy winner looks unrecognizable as the headmaster of Hogwarts, fully disappearing into the role. This show of commitment should calm down any fans who were worried about the professor being played by an American actor ... John has the unenviable task of filling the legendary shoes of his predecessors, the late Richard Harris and Michael Gambon.
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As soon as he was announced, John tried to get in front of the inevitable controversy that would surround his casting ... saying, "I will be following the great Michael Gambon. I'm not an Englishman, although I've played one on TV. I remind everyone that I did play Winston Churchill on 'The Crown' and did just fine."
J.K. Rowling has firmly rejected Emma Watson’s olive branch following years of public opposition to trans rights ... delivering a scathing response to her on X.
The author tore into the actress in the fiery post Monday, accusing the "Harry Potter' star of being "ignorant of how ignorant she was," pointing out that Emma grew up a multimillionaire at 14 and never faced adult life without the cushion of wealth and fame -- a stark contrast to Rowling’s own experience.
I'm seeing quite a bit of comment about this, so I want to make a couple of points.
I'm not owed eternal agreement from any actor who once played a character I created. The idea is as ludicrous as me checking with the boss I had when I was twenty-one for what opinions I should… https://t.co/c0pz19P7jc
J.K. said she lived in poverty while writing 'Harry Potter' -- the series that made Emma famous -- and says her own life experience gives her a clear understanding of what the attack on women’s rights -- which she claims Emma has enthusiastically supported -- truly means for women without her privileges.
Jessie Cave might be best known for casting spells on the big screen ... although it looks like she's entranced her new fans for a completely different reason.
The "Harry Potter" actress launched an OnlyFans account in early 2025, and she's since claimed her new career move resulted in her being booted from a fan convention.
We're going to see why the performer chose to start creating content for the subscription-only service ... and check out how she's come to terms with her exclusion from the event.
Emma Watson and J.K. Rowling go way back, as the actor began starring in the 'Harry Potter' film series before she'd even reached her teenage years.
However, their relationship was fractured when the author began publicly sharing opinions many viewed as transphobic, after which the actress shared her support for transgender people.
We're going to look at how the two ended up being driven apart ... and what they've each said about a potential reconciliation.
Emma Watson still has love in her heart for J.K. Rowling... even after the 'Harry Potter' author has publicly dissed her and her costars over their public support of transgender rights.
Emma, who famously played Hermione Granger in the renowned film series, appeared on the "On Purpose With Jay Shetty" podcast Wednesday and addressed the seemingly tense relationship between herself and JKR, noting ... "I think it's my deepest wish that I hope people who don't agree with my opinion will love me and I hope I can keep loving people who I don't necessarily share the same opinion with."
She added that although she has differing views from the controversial author, she still cherishes the favorable experiences she had with JK growing up.
Emma Watson ditched the Hogwarts Express for the speeding express -- 'cause she’s been hit with a 6‑month driving ban for putting the pedal to the metal!
Yup -- our favorite witch was caught muggling it a bit too fast ... 'cause she got clocked doing 38 in a 30 mph zone in Oxford, England last July, and after a blink-and-you'll-miss-it hearing Wednesday nearly a year later, she’s banned from driving for 6 months.
To really drive the point home, Emma was also hit with a £1,044 ($1,400) fine at High Wycombe Magistrates' Court.
Think you're magically seeing Daniel Radcliffeas a mini wizard once again? Think again, muggles -- that’s pint-sized spell-slinger Dominic McLaughlin suiting up as Harry Potter for the first time, and he’s serving some serious sorcery!
HBO just dropped the first look at little Dominic all decked out for the new 'Harry Potter' series -- round specs, Hogwarts robes, the whole magical makeover -- as filming kicks off at the UK's iconic Warner Bros. Studios.
Of course, he's sporting the iconic forehead scar just under those heavy bangs ... we’re calling it: the casting’s spot on!
There's a new "Harry Potter" cast ... but, many older fans will always love the OG Golden Trio -- and, we've put together clips so you can relive them growing up before your eyes.
Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint and Emma Watson weren't even teenagers yet when they were cast as Harry, Ron and Hermione respectively ... but, they were still catching all the attention at the 'Sorcerer's Stone' premiere in 2001.
They always looked joyful on the red carpet -- even sharing a laugh with now-controversial author of the 'Harry Potter' books, J.K. Rowling.
Check out all the videos from their time working on the series ... it's a magical ride!
The "Harry Potter" TV series just dropped a major casting bombshell -- a fresh trio of pint-sized magic-makers are ready to take on the Big Three and bring Hogwarts back to life!
HBO just dropped the first photo of the new kid crew: Alastair Stout as Ron Weasley, Arabella Stanton stepping into Hermione’s shoes, and Dominic McLaughlin suiting up as the boy who lived -- Harry Potter himself.
The trio are relatively fresh faces -- they have a few acting credits here and there -- and judging by their grins, they're ready for stardom -- and TBH, it's well deserved 'cause the casting team sifted through tens of thousands of hopefuls before they hit the jackpot.
Stanislav Yanevski -- a star in the 'Harry Potter' films -- is recovering from emergency surgery ... after he was rushed to the hospital with an "inability to breathe."
The actor shared the news on Instagram early Friday morning ... posting a picture of himself lying in a hospital bed, a bandage wrapped around his nose and an IV sticking out of his arm.
Yanevski -- who goes by "Stan" on his social media -- thanked his fans for all their happy birthday wishes and other good tidings ... promising people have made him feel special and supported as he turns 40.
Pedro Pascal is slamming J.K. Rowling after she backed the UK Supreme Court’s new ruling that trans women shouldn’t be legally recognized as women under Britain’s Equality Act.
The actor’s sister, Lux, is transgender, so you can imagine this hit him hard -- and Pedro didn’t hold back, commenting "awful disgusting S*** ... Heinous LOSER behavior" under a clip of someone discussing the 'Harry Potter' author celebrating the anti-trans ruling.
In an IG video posted by activist Tariq Ra'ouf, TR broke down how Rowling played a part in the ruling, financially backing the campaign group For Women Scotland, and Tariq called for a boycott of all things 'Harry Potter.' Tariq later shouted out Pedro for his support.
'Harry Potter' star Jessie Cave -- AKA Lavender Brown in the series -- is casting a spell on a whole new kind of audience ... because she's officially joined OnlyFans!
But if you’re hoping for some magical, wizarding-themed racy content, hold on to your broomsticks -- Jessie’s keeping it niche, focusing on videos for those with hair fetishes.
Jessie dropped the news in an IG video, making it clear she won’t be posting sexual content on OnlyFans. Instead, she’s all about sharing the “best quality hair sounds,” stressing that fetishes don’t always have to be sexual. But she does describe the "pure" aesthetic she's going for as "Slutty Mormon."
Maggie Smith may be gone, but she'll live on forever in the Wizarding World ... 'cause "Harry Potter" fans have been tributing her ever since her death was announced yesterday.
The legendary actress -- who played Professor McGonagall is seven of the eight films -- inspired several "Harry Potter" related tributes with one of the largest taking place outside Hogwarts ... the replica at Universal Orlando, that is.
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Check out the clip ... a group of fans congregated outside the castle -- which houses a popular ride in the theme park -- wands raised to the sky. It's an homage to the sixth 'HP' movie after Professor Dumbledore dies to ward off the darkness ... led by Maggie, of course.
Maggie Smith -- a legendary actress who worked professionally for more than 70 years -- has died ... according to a statement from her family.
Her sons, Toby Stephens and Chris Larkin, released a statement ... saying Smith passed away in the hospital peacefully early Friday morning. They did not give a cause of death.
Smith's family thanked the staff at the Chelsea and Westminster Hospital for their care and support during their mother's final days ... and asked for privacy during this trying time.
Daniel Radcliffe no se une a la actual cruzada de J.K. Rowling sobre cuestiones transgénero, sino que se mantiene firme con la comunidad LGBTQ+.
Le preguntaron a la estrella de "Harry Potter" acerca de los dichos de la célebre autora en una nueva entrevista con The Atlantic, y dice que todo el asunto le parece realmente triste.
Y añade: "Miro a la persona que conocí, los tiempos en que nos conocimos, los libros que escribió, el mundo que creó y todo eso es para mí tan profundamente empático". Daniel continúa diciendo que cuando se enfrentó a J.K. hace unos años, sintió que era necesario.
