Shortly after HBO announced that its Harry Potter series was renewed for a second season, Deadline reported a major cast change. The role of Ginny Weasley will be recast, as actress Gracie Chochrane is stepping away from the series.
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Grant Morrison Rips Lanterns Writer Damon Lindelof for Calling Green Lantern “Stupid”
The debate surrounding HBO’s upcoming Lanterns series just picked up a major new voice, and it’s not one that’s holding back. Legendary DC Comics writer Grant Morrison is openly criticizing comments made by Lanterns writer Damon Lindelof about the mythology of Green...
‘Lanterns’ Writer Damon Lindelof Calls Green Lantern “Stupid”
James Gunn and Warner Bros. are continuing to expand the DC Universe (DCU), with one of their latest projects adapting the popular Green Lanterns comics about the cosmic law enforcement corps. However, recent comments from Damon Lindelof, writer and producer of the upcoming HBO series Lanterns, have sparked backlash among fans.
Lanterns Trailer Features Plenty of F-Bombs But 0 Green Lanterns
The newly released Lanterns trailer has sparked immediate backlash from fans who expected a sweeping cosmic adventure centered on one of DC’s most iconic superhero legacies. Instead, the Lanterns trailer presents something very different: a grounded, profanity-laced...
Cillian Murphy Denies He’s Playing Voldemort in New Harry Potter as New Casting Rumor Emerges
Irish actor Cillian Murphy has addressed recent rumors linking him to the role of Lord Voldemort in the upcoming Harry Potter television adaptation. Murphy, known for roles in Peaky Blinders and Oppenheimer, provided a clear response during interviews while promoting...
James Gunn Confirms No Plans for Peacemaker Season 3
James Gunn, co-CEO of DC Studios and creator of the HBO Max series Peacemaker, has stated that there are currently no plans to produce a third season of the show. He made the comments following the Season 2 finale in October 2025. At that time, he explained that while...
Paramount+ and HBO Max Set to Combine as Company Promises HBO Will “Stay HBO”
Paramount’s newly planned streaming strategy is beginning to take shape, and it could significantly reshape the subscription landscape. Following the proposed merger between Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery, leadership says Paramount+ and HBO Max are expected to...
‘A Knight of the 7 Kingdoms’ Averages 26 Million Viewers Per Episode, Receives Critical Praise From Audiences and Critics Alike
A new report in Deadline confirms that A Knight of the 7 Kingdoms has been a hit on streaming. It reports that “the first season is currently averaging around 14M U.S. viewers and 26M global viewers per episode, ranking as the third-largest series debut since the launch of HBO Max.” The show was renewed for a second season before its debut, and is expected to return next year. As HBO looks to build momentum for its latest entry in the Game of Thrones franchise, fans and industry insiders alike are considering what made A Knight of the 7 Kingdoms a success.
David Ellison Warns U.S. Senate Netflix Deal Would “Extinguish” Competition As Skydance Pushes Alternative Warner Bros. Merger
The battle over Warner Bros. Discovery’s future is no longer confined to corporate boardrooms — it’s now playing out in Washington between Paramount's David Ellison and Netflix. In a detailed letter to Senator Cory Booker, Skydance CEO David Ellison issued a sweeping...
Daniel Radcliffe Urges Press Not to Pressure New Harry Potter Cast
Daniel Radcliffe has asked journalists and fans not to inundate the cast of the upcoming Harry Potter HBO series with questions about him and his former co-stars. He made the request during an interview about the production’s early reception and public response. In...
Harry Potter to be “Streaming Event of The Decade” According to WBD
Warner Bros. Discovery executives have described the company’s upcoming Harry Potter television series as “the streaming event of the decade,” according to remarks made during a recent press event tied to the expansion of HBO Max in Europe. The statement came from JB...
HBO Harry Potter Series Star Claims Show Will Explore “More Than The Books” — And That’s Exactly What Fans Didn’t Ask For
The new HBO Harry Potter series was sold to audiences as the chance to finally do what the eight-film run couldn’t: adapt J.K. Rowling’s books in full, without chopping key moments, subplots, and character beats to fit a movie runtime. So it’s not exactly reassuring...
HBO Developing Baldur’s Gate Series With The Last of Us Showrunner
HBO is officially expanding its fantasy slate, and this time it’s diving headfirst into the world of Dungeons & Dragons. A live-action Baldur’s Gate series is now in development — and while that should be cause for celebration among RPG fans, the reaction online...