Though backlash is pretty much inevitable at this point, the cast is maintaining one solid rule.

With these six actors now on-board, there are a few things to appreciate about HBO’s casting.

TheseHarry Potteractors will not have to change their accents or do any extra work outside delving into theHarry Potterbooks.

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Really,what makes the origins ofHarry Potter’scast so important is authenticity.

TheseHarry Potteractors will not have to change their accents or do any extra work outside delving into theHarry Potterbooks.

This is just one element of the development process that will be easier.

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Fortunately, this doesn’t disrupt things too much.

TheHarry Pottermovies included massive stars, from Alan Rickman and Maggie Smith to Michael Gambon and Ralph Fiennes.

However, casting British actors already cuts down on critiques that audiences could potentially make.

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It is a small thing, but will make a big difference inHarry Potter’sreception.

John Lithgow in The Crown and Dumbledore in the Harry Potter movies

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