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Kit Harington defends his role in HBO's 'Harry Potter' series amid backlash

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Kit Harington has faced backlash since joining HBO's "Harry Potter" series amid ongoing calls to boycott author J.K. Rowling. The actor got candid Wednesday in an interview with "Today" about why he's doing it anyway.

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Kit Harington defends his role in HBO's 'Harry Potter' series amid backlash (opens Union Leader)
Published Sep 20, 2026
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Kit Harington has faced backlash since joining HBO's "Harry Potter" series amid ongoing calls to boycott author J.K. Rowling. The actor got candid Wednesday in an interview with "Today" about why he's doing it anyway.
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Kit Harington Says Joining ‘Harry Potter’ Series Was a ‘Very Simple “Yes, Please!”’: ‘I’m a Bit of a Nerd for It’ (opens Variety)
Published Sep 21, 2026
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Kit Harington didn’t think twice when he got the call to join HBO’s “Harry Potter” series as Gilderoy Lockhart, admitting that he’s “a bit of a nerd” for the wizarding world. Speaking on Josh Horowitz’s “Happy Sad Confused” podcast, the “Game of Thrones” star revealed the personal connection he has …