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The choice of Papa Asadu and other cast members highlights a broader industry trend toward more racially diverse and inclusive casting for long-standing franchises. HBO’s ongoing effort to build a more inclusive universe appears to have started with casting Noma Dweyi in the stage play "Harry Potter and the Cursed Child." Still, the criticisms around these decisions are not confined to race alone—they extend to concerns about altering iconic characters and story elements for the sake of diversity.