The upcoming Harry Potter TV reboot has stirred up fresh controversy after reports surfaced that Lord Voldemort could be reimagined in an unexpected way. According to Comicbook, the casting process for the franchise’s most feared villain is open to actors “of any gender”, raising the possibility of a female Dark Lord.
The news has not gone down well with many long-time fans. Social media was quick to react, with one frustrated user writing, “Put the whole thing in trash.” Others argued that changing Voldemort’s gender would undermine the character’s origins as Tom Marvolo Riddle, calling the move more of a “diversity checklist” than a creative decision.