Casting for major characters was announced this week, and Hermione will be played by Noma Dumezweni, a decorated stage veteran who is of South African heritage.
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But despite the author’s approval and the anticipation of fans, the criticism towards Hermione’s casting choice has been noticeable, as some have frowned upon a black woman playing the role that Emma Watson, a white actress, portrayed on Harry Potter’s movie saga.
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Directed by John Tiffany, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child is a new play by Jack Thorne based on an original new story by J.K. Rowling, Jack Thorne and John Tiffany. Dumezweni will star alongside Jamie Parker (as adult Harry Potter) and Paul Thornley (as adult Ron Weasley). Except here’s the thing, never in the books does it mention her skin color.
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In the Harry Potter books, Rowling pointed out, Hermione is described as having “brown eyes, frizzy hair, and [being] very clever”.
But the writer hit back on Twitter, telling fans she “loves black Hermione”.
Most fans of the Harry Potter world are rejoicing upon learning that the saga will continue in the form of the upcoming play entitled “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child”. She has starred on TV and in stage plays, and won a Laurence Olivier Award for Best Performance in a Supporting Role for her work as Ruth Younger in A Raisin in the Sun. Past and present are said to “fuse ominously” for both characters, as they face the reality that “sometimes darkness comes from unexpected places”.
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Actors from the film franchise have also shared their support for the casting. The biggest change of appearance is obviously Hermione, who was depicted as Caucasian in the film adaptations. I really don’t care. The production, which has the heroic trio played by adults, is set to premiere at London’s Palace Theatre in summer 2016.
