J. K. Rowling
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- Oct 27
HBO Max casts Hannah Chinn and Jasper Talbot as Harry Potter's parents
HBO Max has added three actors to the first season of its Harry Potter series, which premieres on 25 December with eight episodes scheduled through 14 February 2027.
- Oct 22
JK Rowling publishes new essay defending her stance on transgender activism
In an essay published on her website on 21 October, the Harry Potter author said she will keep funding women who take legal action over their rights, and she reported receiving threats.
- Oct 13
BBC commissions two-part documentary on polarising author J.K. Rowling
The series from Rogan Scotland will trace Rowling's rise from Edinburgh cafes to her role as a divisive political voice, and Rowling is not taking part.
- Oct 3
Asian Games close in Aichi-Nagoya with South Korea football gold and logistics review
South Korea defeated Japan 1-0 to win men's football gold at the Asian Games on Saturday, as Japanese organizers reviewed accommodation and transit issues ahead of Sunday's closing ceremony.
- Oct 2
Lin Yu-ting wins Asian Games gold in 60kg boxing final with 5-0 victory over Yang Chengyu
Taiwan boxer Lin Yu-ting secured the women's 60kg gold medal at the Asian Games in Nagoya on Friday, defeating China's Yang Chengyu by unanimous decision after stepping up to a heavier weight division.
- Aug 24
Kit Harington replaces Nicholas Hoult as Gilderoy Lockhart in HBO's Harry Potter series
The Game of Thrones actor steps into the Defence Against the Dark Arts role for season two after Hoult withdrew over filming schedule conflicts.
- Aug 13
Nicholas Hoult cast as Gilderoy Lockhart in HBO's Harry Potter season two
British actor Nicholas Hoult will play Gilderoy Lockhart in the second season of HBO's Harry Potter TV series, adapting 'The Chamber of Secrets.' Season 1 premieres December 25, 2026 on HBO Max.
