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The Harry Potter TV series has replaced Nicholas Hoult with Kit Harington to play Gilderoy Lockhart in the second season, adapting The Chamber of Secrets. The change follows scheduling conflicts and comes after fan backlash to Rowling’s involvement. Other cast updates include Paapa Essiedu as Snape and John Lithgow as Dumbledore.
The Guardian and Independent reviews converge on Greengrass’s The Uprising (aka The Rise of Robin Hood), arguing the film’s attempt to parallel 14th‑century revolt with today’s politics falls short, while Garfield’s Ploughman amid a muddy epic fails to ignite. Focus Features releases the US version on Sept 11.
Daisy Edgar-Jones says Sense and Sensibility remains timely as a new adaptation highlights the Dashwood sisters’ pursuit of love within strict social boundaries. Esmé Creed-Miles plays Marianne in the latest film, which honors Austen while offering a fresh, 2026 perspective.