She left the london production on the 21 may, 2017. Noma dumezweni wins the best actress in a supporting role for harry potter and the cursed child, at the olivier awards 2017 at royal albert hall on april 9, 2017, in london. Rowlings intrepid trio 19 years after the final book. Harry potter and the cursed child has its golden trio, but all attention is on hermione granger actress noma dumezweni the casting of the harry potter trio in the cursed child sequel set to. The three grownup leads in harry potter and the cursed child talk about their roles as the blockbuster show is about to open on broadway.
Noma dumezweni, who originated the role of hermione granger in the london and broadway productions of harry potter and the cursed child, has. As the originator of the role in the west end and broadway productions, shes earned an olivier award, a theatre world award, and multiple other award nominations. Browse the independent s complete collection of articles and commentary on harry potter and the cursed child. Apr 17, 2018 the three grownup leads in harry potter and the cursed child talk about their roles as the blockbuster show is about to open on broadway. Youre waiting for this book and then its not quite jo rowling. The tales of beedle the bard audible audio edition. Noma dumezweni to play black hermione in harry potter news one. Harry potter and the cursed child parts one and two. She also won an olivier for her role in a raisin in the sun in 2006. Culture harry potter and the cursed child noma updated for 15 years, emma watson was the face of hermione granger, the muggleborn witch and best friend to everyones favorite boy wizard, harry.
Poppy miller and jamie parker in harry potter and the cursed child. Rowling had insisted that the story of the play was not a prequel to the story of harry potter, and eventually. Why does no one talk about harry potter and the cursed child. Harry potter and the cursed child adapted by jack thorne is a two part story that takes place 19 years after the ending of harry potter and the deathly hollows part 2 2011 and follows harry potter, now a ministry of magic employee, and his younger son albus serverus potter.
Dec 21, 2015 in harry potter and the cursed child, a play based on j. Noma dumezweni, one of the standout performers of cursed child, is a perfect mix of the girl we remember from the books, and the mature, commanding, and awe. Awardwinning stage and screen actress best recognized for her portrayal of hermione granger in the west ends harry potter and the cursed child. Nine black hermiones, and harry potter and the cursed child still wont talk race. Jul 08, 2016 emma watson found magic in the air when she visited noma dumezweni, the actress who will play hermione granger in the stage play harry potter and the cursed child.
Harry potter and the cursed child cast discuss the show ahead of new behind thescenes book release. May 16, 2018 harry potter and the cursed childs noma dumezweni. Harry potter and the sorcerers stone harry potter and the chamber of secrets harry potter and the prisoner of azkaban harry potter and the goblet of fire harry potter and the. In 2006, she won an olivier award for her role in a raisin in the sun. Noma dumezweni polly chapman claudia grant hagrid, sorting hat. She starred as hermione granger in the original west end and broadway runs of harry potter and the cursed child, which garnered her a second laurence olivier award and a tony award nomination. Harry potter and the cursed child is a 2016 british twopart play written by jack thorne based on an original story by j. She left the broadway production on the 17 march, 2019. Despite having all eyes on her and the cast as they bring a new chapter of j. Noma dumezweni born 28 july 1969 is a british actress. Harry potter and the cursed child reminds us of the. Adult versions of hermione granger noma dumezweni, harry potter jamie parker and ron weasley paul thornley are reunited in harry potter and the cursed child on.
Rowling, warwick davis, noma dumezweni, jason isaacs, jude law, evanna lynch, sally mortemore. Jun 05, 2016 noma dumezweni has been cast as the adult hermione in the west end production of harry potter and the cursed child. Aug 07, 2018 mix play all mix harry potter and the cursed child youtube harry potter scenes that should not have been cut deleted scenes duration. Ahead of the 2018 tony awards this weekend, john dickerson of the cbs this morning podcast has an extended interview with two stars of the harry potter and the cursed child. Harry potter and the cursed child has caused controversy for casting an africanamerican hermione, and j. An eighth harry potter book is to be released this summer containing the script for a new stage play telling the wizards story. Oct 29, 2019 noma dumezweni, who originated the role of hermione granger in the london and broadway productions of harry potter and the cursed child, has joined the cast of hbo maxs upcoming adaptation of. Mix play all mix harry potter and the cursed child youtube harry potter scenes that should not have been cut deleted scenes duration.
Rowling in 2007, the tales of beedle the bard audiobook is narrated by some familiar voices from across the wizarding world including cursed childs noma dumezweni. On 2 august, 2017 it was confirmed that dumezweni would be reprising her role of hermione granger in the original broadway production. Valerie frankel, who edited the book fan phenomena. Casting magic with noma dumezweni in harry potter and the cursed child tony awards watch. Jun 06, 2018 casting magic with noma dumezweni in harry potter and the cursed child tony awards watch. British actress noma dumezweni, as hermione granger, is ready to win over american audiences. Image caption noma dumezweni attended the stage debut awards on sunday. Emma watson found magic in the air when she visited noma dumezweni, the actress who will play hermione granger in the stage play harry potter and the. Harry potter and the cursed child on broadway, peter. Harry potters noma dumezweni tapped for hbos adaptation of. All the latest breaking news on harry potter and the cursed child. Noma dumezweni on harry potter and the cursed child the cut. Harry potter and the cursed child is a 2016 british twopart play written by jack thorne based.
Paul thornley and noma dumezweni and, most surprisingly, draco malfoy. Rowlings novels about the wizarding world that is to open july 30 in the west end, they will look like jamie parker harry, paul thornley ron and noma dumezweni hermione, who were announced as the lead actors in the twopart production on monday. Ron weasley paul thornley, hermione granger noma dumezweni and rose granger. When yanna mcintosh takes the stage sunday for opening night at the curran theater in san francisco, she becomes the eighth black actress to play hermione granger in.
Noma dumezweni has been cast as the adult hermione in the west end production of harry potter and the cursed child. Cursed child stars noma dumezweni and jamie parker chat with. Noma dumezweni to play black hermione in harry potter. Dec 01, 2019 when yanna mcintosh takes the stage sunday for opening night at the curran theater in san francisco, she becomes the eighth black actress to play hermione granger in harry potter and the cursed. Dec 21, 2015 today, monday 21 december 2015, the producers of harry potter and the cursed child are delighted to announce that jamie parker, noma dumezweni and paul thornley will lead the cast as harry, hermione and ron. H arry potters huge fan base is getting a new hermione in the play adaption of harry potter and the cursed child. Harry potter and the cursed child stars jamie parker, noma. Jun 07, 2016 noma dumezweni, who will play hermione granger in harry potter and the cursed child credit. Watch the original harry potter and the cursed child cast discuss. Harry potter and the cursed child play harry potter wiki. Noma dumezweni on being hermione, a mom and a brit on. Charlie gray this summer, harry potter fans will get. Dec 21, 2015 harry potter and the cursed child has its golden trio, but all attention is on hermione granger actress noma dumezweni the casting of the harry potter trio in the cursed child sequel set to.
Harry potter and the cursed child is an original harry potter franchise play, authored by j. Interview with harry potter and the cursed child star noma. Im referring, of course, to harry potter and the cursed child, the stage production that debuted in london back in 2016 and opened in new york earlier this year. Rowlings phenomenal book series to life, dumezweni exudes.
Cast announcement harry potter and the cursed child london. Sep 23, 2018 noma dumezweni has wowed audiences on both sides of the atlantic with her performance as hermione granger in harry potter and the cursed child. Harry potters noma dumezweni tapped for hbos adaptation. Noma dumezweni on harry potter and the cursed childs next. Nov 28, 2016 the story of harry potter and the cursed child, credited to rowling, tiffany and jack thorne who is the author of the dramatic script, picks up the harry potter tale 19 years after the. Harry potter and the cursed child to be eighth book bbc news. With an all new stellar cast, harry is now an overworked. The casting of the darkskinned noma dumezweni as hermione sparked fervent discussion, to which rowling responded that. Noma dumezweni on playing hermione in harry potter. The story of harry potter and the cursed child, credited to rowling, tiffany and jack thorne who is the author of the dramatic script, picks up the harry potter tale 19 years after the.
Rowling said that she was prepared for the negative reactions over the casting of a black woman in. Rowling that not everyone loved it when black actress noma dumezweni was cast as hermione. Charlie gray noma dumezweni as hermione granger in harry potter and the cursed child. Pottermore digital editions ebooks and digital audio books. Noma dumezweni bio, facts, family famous birthdays. Jun 09, 2018 twotime olivier award winner noma dumezweni has become a broadway star faster than you could wave a magic wand and cry riddikulus. Its an absolute treat for the ears and you can listen now. Now noma dumezweni is making her directorial debut with the thriller i see you at the royal court. Harry potter and the cursed child latest news, breaking. Meet the characters harry potter and the cursed child london.
Dec 20, 2015 noma dumezweni on playing hermione in harry potter. Harry potters jk rowling defends noma dumezwenis hermione. Noma dumezweni cast as hermione in new harry potter stage. Rowlings series about a boy wizard has transcended its original seven books and eight accompanying movies to. Dec 21, 2015 h arry potters huge fan base is getting a new hermione in the play adaption of harry potter and the cursed child. Noma dumezweni, who will play hermione granger in harry potter and the cursed child credit. In harry potter and the cursed child, a black actress will. Noma dumezweni on playing hermione in harry potter and the. Black hermione and harry potter and the cursed child. Charlie gray this summer, harry potter fans will get the sequel they never thought would be written. Cursed child stars noma dumezweni and jamie parker chat. Broadway gets even more magical with harry potter and the cursed child april 22, which catches up with j. One of her first television appearances was in the 2001 tv movie version of macbeth.
Noma dumezweni talks about broadway and her cursed child. Harry potter and the cursed childs noma dumezweni talks. Harry potter author calls cursed child hermione critics racist. Adult versions of hermione granger noma dumezweni, harry potter jamie parker and ron weasley paul thornley are reunited in harry potter and the cursed child on broadway. Emma watson sees harry potter and the cursed child and has nothing but praise for the play, as well as hermione actress noma dumezweni. Harry potter and the cursed child reminds us of the power. The book featuring the script of the current hit stage production harry potter and the cursed child has already sold more than 3. Harry potter and the cursed child read online free books. Harry potter and the cursed child script book sells over 2 million copies in 2 days. Harry potter and the cursed child is gearing up to transfer to broadway after a hugely successful run in londons west end.