Kit Harington will replace Nicholas Hoult as Gilderoy Lockhart in HBO’s upcoming Harry Potter series. The Daily Mail reports Hoult left the role following backlash from activists critical of J.K. Rowling. Harington’s casting marks his third collaboration with HBO, following his roles in *Game of Thrones* and *The Industry*. The Daily Mail frames Hoult’s departure as a direct result of the activist pressure, while BBC US reports the casting change without mentioning the controversy. Not in dispute is that Harington has taken over the role of Lockhart. This marks a shift in casting for a key character in the highly anticipated series, which is still in development.
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