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Warner Bros. has officially announced an upcoming Harry Potter TV series on HBO Max, promising inclusive and diverse casting. However, critics and fans alike worry this could lead to "woke" casting choices, like gender and ethnicity swaps, possibly diverging significantly from the beloved original books and films. Hosts express concern that young actors cast at a tender age might become pawns in the culture war, with future interviews and social media reactions putting them under intense scrutiny, potentially harming their mental health.

The hosts emphasize the importance of respecting source material while acknowledging Hollywood’s lean into ethnicity and gender politics, which often results in frustration among traditional fans.