Nicola Coughlan has hit out at the forthcoming HBO adaptation of Harry Potter, saying she “wouldn’t touch it with a 10 ft pole”. The high-profile show announced the first of its cast last week, including the actors playing iconic characters such as Dumbledore, Hagrid, and Professor McGonagall.

Bridgerton actress Nicola Coughlan has made her feelings clear on trans rights, with a swipe on social media at Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling. Rowling has been highly visible on social media this week,