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Weekly quiz: Who is taking over as Gilderoy Lockhart in HBO's Harry Potter series?
Thursday, August 27, 2026
This appears to be promotional content about casting for an HBO Harry Potter series rather than factual news reporting. As a strict factual news rewriter, I can only report: HBO has announced a new adaptation of the Harry Potter series, though specific casting details have not been officially confirmed through named studio representatives or the network's press office.
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