Emma Watson’s Father Warns New Harry Potter Cast Parents on Fame Impact

Emma Watson's father has issued a warning to the parents of the young cast in HBO's upcoming Harry Potter series about the challenges and impact of childhood fame. Drawing from his experience raising Emma, who portrayed Hermione Granger for ten years, he emphasized the difficulty parents and children may face handling fame and shared that maintaining a grounded life was easier because movies were not a big focus at home. He described efforts to keep things normal, such as ensuring Emma continued with her homework and school routines despite her early stardom. The new cast includes Dominic McLaughlin as Harry Potter, Arabella Stanton as Hermione Granger, and Alastair Stout as Ron Weasley, with filming underway in France and a planned release in 2026. JK Rowling has expressed her approval of the new cast, although the series has faced some online backlash over its casting choices. Emma Watson herself has reflected on her own challenging moments growing up in the franchise, underscoring the importance of parental support.