The Wizarding World is expanding!
Ev, Sam, Sierra, and special guest Patrick gather to discuss the highly anticipated HBO Harry Potter series. They break down the confirmed details, delve into the swirling rumors, and share their personal hopes and concerns for the adaptation. From casting choices to plot deviations, they leave no stone unturned. Get ready for a magical discussion filled with passionate opinions and wild theories!
In this episode:
- Sierra has named her baby after HBO
- The Factual Facts
- Movie fans v Book fans v New fans
- We span the whole gambit
- Casting: Current and Potential
- From Sassy Harry to The Crouch Family Drama
- Escape from Harry’s Perspective
- It’s all about balance
- No More Nigels!
- Flying away and falling off towers
- Soaked in Hedwig’s Theme
Resources: Sam & Sierra’s HBO show speculations
Pub’s Jukebox: Hedwig’s Theme by John Williams
I am all for diversifying, but it does need to be handled carefully to avoid unintended consequences (as mentioned, the potential for racist vibes from the white marauders and/or trio disliking black Snape).
To reference Lorrie Kim (again), making Hermione a person of colour fits with her story of being an immigrant to the wizarding world, but making her East Asian would be perpetuating a stereotype.
(By similar argument, Harry should at least “pass” as white, because he’s an outsider everyone assumes is an insider.)
I had the thought that it would be cool to have Tonks portrayed by a mixed-race, gender-fluid person, but being neither of those myself, I first have to ask whether that would be problematic in a way I’m not aware of?
(An important consideration I’m not sure I trust the author to make, given past evidence.)