Kit Harington Joins Harry Potter on HBO | Entertainment and Celebrity News
Podcast: Entertainment & Celebrity News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Published On: Thu Sep 17 2026
Description: Kit Harington, aka Jon Snow, is bringing his wizarding debut as Gilderoy Lockhart to HBO’s new Harry Potter series — a role he’s obsessed with since listening to the books to fall asleep. Already greenlit for a second season, the show dives deep into the source material and kicks off this Christmas with first-year Hogwarts chaos. But it’s not just about the magic: actors like Bel Powley and Paapa Essiedu are speaking out against J.K. Rowling’s transphobic views while still loving the franchise, with John Lithgow echoing that stance as Dumbledore. As Rowling continues funding anti-trans initiatives, the series walks a tightrope between fandom and controversy. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Sources:https://ew.com/why-kit-harington-joined-harry-potter-franchise-amid-controversies-12124740 More coverage & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/6fcae043fb78f4ce Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai.
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