‘Harry Potter And The Cursed Child’ First Look: Harry, Ginny, And Albus Severus Pose For A Family Portrait
An entire generation of readers and moviegoers have grown up alongside Harry Potter, tracking him from his neglected childhood in the Dursleys' cupboard all the way to his defeat of Voldemort at the Battle of Hogwarts. Now this summer, the new playHarry Potter and the Cursed Childpromises to follow the Boy Who Lived well into adulthood.Jamie Parkerstars as Harry, now a middle-aged father of three, whilePoppy Millerplays Ginny andSam Clemmetttheir son Albus. The first photos of the actors in character have just been released, and you can check ‘em out after the jump.
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Ginny Potter played by Poppy Miller in#HarryPotterPlay#CursedChild. 1st public preview in one week!pic.twitter.com/HSmOkVIFKx
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TheCursed Childactors weren’t necessarily cast to resemble their big-screen counterparts, but the unruly black hair, round wire-frame spectacles, and lightning scar allow Parker to slip seamlessly into Harry’s iconic look. I can’t wait to see the first images ofNoma DumezweniandPaul Thornley, who play the middle-aged Hermione and Ron. Everyone looks deadly serious in these photos, but there is something kind of endearing about that family portrait. Albus’ expression should look familiar to anyone who’s ever been roped into an awkward family gathering against their will.
Harry Potter and the Cursed Childwill officially premiere in London’s Palace Theater onJuly 30. Previews begin later this month. And if you can’t make it over to the West End to see the show, look for the script book tohit shelves on July 31(which also happens to be Harry Potter’s birthday).
While Harry grapples with a past that refuses to stay where it belongs, his youngest son Albus must struggle with the weight of a family legacy he never wanted. As past and present fuse ominously, both father and son learn the uncomfortable truth: sometimes, darkness comes from unexpected places.
