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Emilia Clarke of Game of Thrones is referred to by the CEO of Australian TV as a “short, dumpy girl”

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Emilia Clarke of Game of Thrones is referred to by the CEO of Australian TV as a “short, dumpy girl”

Prior to the debut of House of the Dragon, the Game of Thrones prequel series, the CEO of an Australian television business referred to actor Emilia Clarke as a “short, dumpy girl.”

This week, House of the Dragon’s official Australian premiere took place in Sydney. Foxtel CEO Patrick Delany said it while the event was happening. According to a story, Patrick attempted to make a joke during a speech he gave before the screening about the first time he saw Game of Thrones.

“What’s this show about the short, dumpy girl walking into the fire?” I wondered. Patrick was quoted by Variety as stating. He was referring to Emilia Clarke’s Daenerys Targaryen from the television series, who is known for famously walking through fire. According to the report,  “there was a bit of a gasp” after his comment.

A spokeswoman for Foxtel reportedly stated that the comment was “meant to be self-deprecating.” A statement from the company read, “The idea was to show that for him, Games of Thrones was something extremely different for television in 2011, and that Emilia Clarke moved from being somewhat unknown to one of the most recognisable and well-loved actors in television and film. The Foxtel Group apologises on behalf of Mr. Delany if his comments were misinterpreted and offended anyone.

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Because it takes place hundreds of years before Game of Thrones, Emilia is not at all involved in the new HBO prequel series House of the Dragon. The Game of Thrones series finale helped Foxtel achieve the largest overnight subscription growth in company history in 2019.

Foxtel in Australia is where Game of Thrones is shown. In the eight seasons of the original programme from 2011 to 2019, Clarke portrayed Daenerys. The premiere of House of the Dragon is set for August 21. A Game of Thrones spin-off series centred on Kit Harington’s Jon Snow is now being created at HBO, according to Emilia.

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HBO defends JK Rowling’s involvement in Harry Potter series despite problematic stance on transgender community

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HBO defends JK Rowling’s involvement in Harry Potter series despite problematic stance on transgender community

JK Rowling, whose Harry Potter book franchise gave Warner Bros a blockbuster film franchise, is also associated with its upcoming HBO series.

JK Rowling has remained decidedly steadfast on her controversial stance on the transgender community. In a statement to Variety, HBO explained why the author is still involved in its upcoming series on Harry Potter despite her problematic gender politics. (Also Read: This Oscar-nominated actor lost out on Luna Lovegood role in Harry Potter, says how it ‘stayed with me over the years’)

What HBO said

“We are proud to once again tell the story of Harry Potter — the heartwarming books that speak to power of friendship, resolve and acceptance. JK Rowling has a right to express her personal views. We will remain focused on the development of the new series, which will only benefit from her involvement,” HBO’s statement stated.

It also added that its parent company Warner Bros “been working with JK Rowling and in the Harry Potter business for over 20 years” and “her contribution has been invaluable.” The report also states that HBO chief Casey Bloys informed the media at an event on November 12 that JK Rowling was “very, very involved in the process selecting the writer and the director,” and her anti-trans statements “haven’t affected the casting or hiring of writers or productions staff.”

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A couple of days before that, Rowling had shared a screenshot of a tweet by an X user who wrote, “My disappointment is immeasurable and my day is ruined” when the author had revealed that she’s “very involved” in the Harry Potter series. Rowling wrote along with the screenshot, “I’ve only just seen this response to me saying I’m very involved in the Harry Potter TV show and I think I’ve pulled something laughing.”

About Harry Potter series

Warner Bros launched an open casting call for the leads Harry, Hermoine and Ron, who were played by Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson and Rupert Grint, respectively, in the eight-part movie franchise.

The series will most likely go ahead with newcomers for the top three characters and mix it with veterans for the adult cast, like the movie franchise, which featured Richard Harris as Dumbledore and roped in Michael Gambon after his death. Late star Maggie Smith played Professor McGonagall, and Alan Rickman starred as Professor Snape.

Mark Rylance, 64, who won an Academy Award for best supporting actor in 2016 for his work in Steven Spielberg’s Bridge of Spies, is reportedly at the top of the casting wishlist to play Dumbledore in the Harry Potter series.

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