As the eighth book from the "Harry Potter" series is about to be unveiled, J.K. Rowling along with her publisher Scholastic and other book sellers in America are hoping that "Harry Potter and the Cursed Child" will relive the magic of the fantasy novels.
Can 'Harry Potter And The Cursed Child' Deliver The Same Magical 'Harry Potter' Experience?
In a month's time, "Harry Potter and the Cursed Child" will be published at exactly 12:01 am. However, it is quite questioned if "Harry Potter and the Cursed Child" can retain the magical experience the original novel has for the new generation of readers.
NPR reported J.K. Rowling is having a hard time to explain that "Harry Potter and the Cursed Child" is not a novel, but a script of a play with the same title. It is, actually, based on the author's story with Jack Thorne and John Tiffany.
Although "Harry Potter and the Cursed Child" is dubbed as the eighth novel of the "Harry Potter" series, the young kids might not fully absorb its tale for its different kind of format. "Harry Potter and the Cursed Child" will may be more appreciated by the older audience, who can understand the theme of the incoming book.
Noma Dumezweni's Controversial Casting
Meanwhile, the casting of Noma Dumezweni in "Harry Potter and the Cursed Child" has been controversial because of her skin's color. "It's ignorance," Noma Dumezweni said in an interview with Sunday Times. "It drives me crazy. It's a limitation."
Noma Dumezweni has been cyber bullied for her portrayal of Hermione in "Harry Potter and the Cursed Child." In fact, she revealed that her name has been linked to several unpleasant things, Refinery 29 cited.
Noma Dumezweni explained that as people were used to see Hermione as a white woman, played by Emma Watson, the "imagery has been so strong." "Harry Potter and the Cursed Child" play will officially begin on July 30 while the book version will be published on July 31.