HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD Finds its Leads with New Spin on Hermione
By: Sally Henry Fuller Dec. 20, 2015
Harry, Ron, and Hermione are back- and all grown up.
BroadwayWorld has learned that the upcoming West End play HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD has cast its three leads. Adult versions of the young wizards and witch fans love from the books and movies, Jamie Parker will play 36-year-old Harry Potter, with Paul Thornley as Ron Weasley, and Noma Dumezweni as Hermione Granger. Fans may be surprised at the casting of Hermione, as Dumezweni is African-British.
BroadwayWorld also brings you a first look at the cast here!
Based on an original new story by J.K. Rowling, Jack Thorne and John Tiffany, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child is a new play by Jack Thorne which will receive its world premiere in London's West End at the PalaceTheatre in the summer of 2016.
Harry Potter and the Cursed Child is the eighth story in the Harry Potter series and the first official Harry Potter story to be presented on stage. Written by Jack Thorne and directed by Olivier and Tony award winner John Tiffany, the play brings together some of the most exciting talent working in the theatre today.
For more information, visit: http://www.harrypottertheplay.com/
Source: Daily Mail
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