Summary:
- Harry Potter and the Cursed Child is the eighth book in the Harry Potter saga, written as a stage play.
- The last time we ever got to see Harry and his friends was in Deathly Hallows.
- The Cursed Child is canon. So, will we ever get a Harry Potter and the Cursed Child movie?
It’s been almost 15 years since Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 gave us the grand finale to the epic saga of the Harry Potter movies. However, the craze of Hogwarts hasn’t died down. Warner Bros. has announced the cast of Harry Potter’s reboot series set to debut on HBO in 2027. But Harry’s story didn’t end with the death of He Who Must Not Be Named.
Deathly Hallows is not the last book in the Harry Potter series. Harry Potter and the Cursed Child takes that title. Released in 2016, this book is actually a play written by Jack Thorne, based on a story by J.K. Rowling. The story takes place 19 years after and is canon, as stated by Rowling. This made many fans wonder if we will ever get a Harry Potter and the Cursed Child movie. Here’s your answer.
Is a Harry Potter and the Cursed Child Movie Coming Out
No, a Harry Potter and the Cursed Child Movie with the original cast is never going to happen. In a conversation with The Times, Chris Columbus, the director of the first two Harry Potter films, confirmed that a Harry Potter reunion is impossible owing to J.K. Rowling’s transphobic views.
It’s gotten so complicated with all the political stuff. Everyone in the cast has their own opinion, which is different from [JK Rowling’s] opinion, which makes it impossible.
Columbus had earlier shared an interest in developing a Cursed Child Movie as he said:
If you’re a film nerd or cinephile, it’s kind of like what J.J. (Abrams) did with ‘Star Wars.’ … I think that would be the same situation for ‘Harry Potter’ fans. To able to actually see these adult actors now back in these roles? Oh, yeah. It would be amazingly fun to make that film — or two films.
However, things have changed since Rowling became vocal about her anti-trans views. That said, the majority of the original Harry Potter actors declining to return for the film, paired with the disappointing performance of the Fantastic Beasts movie, has made the possibility of a Harry Potter and the Cursed Child movie impossible.
Which Harry Potter Actors are Against J.K. Rowling
J.K. Rowling has been very outspoken about her transphobic views and has even financially supported anti-trans causes. Owing to this, many actors from the Harry Potter movies have cut ties with the director. Daniel Radcliffe, the original Harry Potter actor, has expressed disappointment over J.K. Rowling’s anti-transgender views and has stood for trans rights.
Here’s a list of all the actors who have criticized J.K. Rowling for her anti-trans views:
- Emma Watson (Hermione Granger)
- Rupert Grint (Ron Weasley)
- Bonnie Wright (Ginny Weasley)
- Eddie Redmayne (Newt Scamander in Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them)
- David Tennant (Barty Crouch Jr.)
- Nick Frost (Hagrid in the upcoming Harry Potter series)
The list goes on, but it’s worth noting that J.K. also has her share of supporters. Living up to their roles, Ralph Fiennes (Voldemort), Tom Felton (Draco Malfoy), and Helena Bonham Carter (Bellatrix Lestrange) have defended Rowling. While some of them have played coy, others have openly stated that they have no issue with Rowling’s views.
