The Controversy and Relevance of HBO's Harry Potter Max Reboot
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HBO and Max CEO Casey Bloys has dismissed concerns about J.K. Rowling's involvement in the upcoming Harry Potter reboot, calling the controversy surrounding her anti-trans sentiments a "very online conversation." Bloys affirmed the platform's commitment to the series and said that Rowling's insights would be helpful. The reboot will retell the story of the original seven books in a televised format, with a new cast and a 10-year commitment. The series is still seeking writers, and no release date has been announced.
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