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Hermione’s Recasting In Reboot Could Spark Outrage Among Fans

posted 2 years ago by jk90us (8251)
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Got that right. And any other major character.

https://insidethemagic.net/2023/05/hermione-granger-very-likely-to-be-race-swapped-in-hbo-harry-potter-reboot-dr1/

[–] Evoken (1422) 2 years ago

I really don't see how you replace Emma Watson as Hermione. Anyone other than Watson playing that character doesn't feels right, it doesn't computes.

[–] fc31 (6125) 2 years ago

I have the same feeling, let alone to have a race swap.

[–] jk90us (8251) 2 years ago

It’s a totally unnecessary remake.

[–] Evoken (1422) 2 years ago

Agreed, the movies are perfectly fine and still hold up.

[–] BrandNewPoster (10996) 8 months ago

Has any remake ever been necessary?

[–] jk90us (8251) 8 months ago

Yeah.

The Thing
The Blob
The Fly
The Crazies

Apparently only films that start with “The” have great remakes. 🤔

[–] FootOfDavros (8704) 7 months ago

I really don't see how you replace Emma Watson as Hermione. Anyone other than Watson playing that character doesn't feels right...

It would be absolutely ridiculous to have Emma Watson playing Hermione in this - she must be nearly forty by now! You'd have an adult woman walking about with a bunch of kids?!!

Of course she must be replaced...

[–] BrandNewPoster (10996) 2 years ago

Doesn't everything spark outrage now?

[–] jk90us (8251) 2 years ago

On both sides.

[–] Truthtalker (2031) 2 years ago

agreed

[–] Satan2016 (26197) 9 months ago

Don't be STUPID, the original cast are in their 30s!

[–] BrandNewPoster (10996) 9 months ago

I don't really care what race Hermione is, as long as the actor cast is in the right age range and does a good job.

[–] Megan254 (382) 8 months ago

It doesn't matter who the cast is, it's going to be odd seeing different actors in the roles. I'm not saying they won't do a good job, it's just going to be strange.

[–] BrandNewPoster (10996) 8 months ago

It will be an adjustment at first, but there have been lots of film and tv characters who have been played by different actors, so I don't think it is that big of a deal.

[–] PaladinNJ (21781) 5 months ago

The best person should get the role independent of race.

One thing I don't care for. Ever since the Cursed Child play put in an African American Hermione in the premiere performance, there seems to to be a push to insure that all future castings must be. There's even a petition out there claiming that it would be racist to cast anyone but an African American actress. That is wrong to accuse.

For the record, live plays have high cast turnovers, so it would not be unusual or even unexpected to see a race switch. Producers hire whoever is available at the time based on the auditions. There's nothing wrong with that.

[–] jk90us (8251) 5 months ago

>The best person should get the role independent of race.

Not if you’re adopting a source material where the person is clearly described.

[–] PaladinNJ (21781) 5 months ago

Ironic thing is Rowling herself says she never had a problem with the play since she never set Hermione's race in the books. But there are several references to her pale skin.

[–] Melton (5579) 5 months ago

Is Rowling even involved in this?

If not then who the hell even cares who plays Hermionig?

This whole thing is yet another Trojan horse for woke propaganda. Step over it.