Internet outrage accompanied the decision to cast a black woman, Noma Dumezweni, as Hermione Granger in Harry Potter and the Cursed Child. The British actress has fielded no small part of that fury ...

We may earn a commission from links on this page. If you ask the average American if they know the name Noma Dumezweni, the truth is, they may not. But ask any follower of live theater or, better yet, ...

British Harry Potter creator J.K. Rowling is just fine with the character of Hermione Granger, played by Emma Watson in the series' $7.7 billion film franchise, being played by black actress Noma ...

Anyone who has ever ventured into the Twitterspehere can attest to the fact that there are some real garbage people sharing their thoughts 140 characters at a time. Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling ...

A Black woman has been cast to play Hermione Granger in a Harry Potter followup, and some racist fans just don’t know what to do. It was announced this week that Noma Dumezweni would be taking on the ...

The Harry Potter movies are beloved among fans of the books and the Wizarding World, but they are not perfect adaptations – and the way Hermione was portrayed is a big reason why they aren’t flawless.