Hermione squared: Emma Watson meets Noma Dumezweni
What happens when movie Hermione meets stage Hermione?
Magic.
On Thursday, actress Emma Watson posted a photo on Twitter of her meeting Noma Dumezweni, who stars in the upcoming Harry Potter and the Cursed Child.
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Penned by J.K. Rowling herself, the play is the eighth story in the Harry Potter series and the first official Harry Potter story to be presented on stage.
The Internet lost its collective mind in December when casting news for Harry Potter and the Cursed Child was announced.
Dumezweni has taken home many honors for her acting, including the 2006 Olivier Award for "best performer in a supporting role" for her portrayal of Ruth Younger in a production of Raisin in the Sun.
She also had a small role in the 2012 film version of Les Miserables and a voice credit in Minions.
She stars alongside Paul Thornley, who plays Ron, and Jamie Parker, who plays Harry.
Still, fans of the movie franchise were divided. Many on social media either criticized or commended Rowling for casting a black actress in the role of Hermione. Rowling -- of course -- was dismissive of haters, deeming them racist.
Watson was a fan from the get-go.
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Harry Potter and the Cursed Child opens to the public on July 30 at London's Palace Theatre. The script will be released July 31, in bookstores and online.
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Saba was a Los Angeles-based reporter who covers all things digital entertainment, including YouTube, streaming services and digital influencers. Prior to that, she spent two years at the Los Angeles Times covering entertainment for the Calendar and Company Town sections. Saba grew up in Santa Monica and graduated from Boston University with a B.S. in journalism and B.A. in political science. When not reporting, she is usually binge watching shows online or looking for new coffee shops to frequent.
