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HBO & BBC to go produce JK Rowling story about Voldermort

DarthTom

DarthTom

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Holy shit, HBO and BBC - can we call say, "cha - ching."
This will be a guaranteed hit.

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The hits just keep Rowling in for HBO.
The premium cable network and BBC are now set to turn J.K. Rowling’s novel "The Casual Vacancy" into a three-hour miniseries, according to Variety. Production is set to start this summer, which is Siriusly awesome.
The book tells the story of seemingly normal English village, but in the wake of an election the town turns on itself like its under a Cruciatus Curse from Lord Voldemort. "The Casual Vacancy" is Rowling's first release since she cast a spell on the world with her "Harry Potter" series. BBC saved up all their galleons and purchased the rights to adapt the best-seller when it debuted in 2012.
Rowling is set to serve as headmaster for the miniseries -- executive producer in Muggle terms. Also executive producing are Neil Blair, Rowling's partner in Bronte Film and Television, Paul Trijbits (“Saving Mr. Banks”) and Rick Senat. Sarah Phelps (“EastEnders”) will serve as writer for the adaptation, much to the dismay of Rita Skeeter, and Jonny Campbell (“In the Flesh”) will direct.
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Umm, you misunderstand the press release. The Casual Vacancy is not about Voldemort, or about Harry Potter in any way. This is the book where she attempted to establish herself with something other than the Potter universe, a non-fantasy novel for adults. The article was just mentioning Voldemort as part of a labored simile.
 
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