Broadway’s ‘Harry Potter and the Cursed Child’ actor fired after conduct complaint

A sign for "Harry Potter and the Cursed Child" outside a theater
James Snyder, the actor who performs Harry Potter in “Harry Potter and the Cursed Baby,” has been fired.
(Evan Agostini / Invision/Related Press)

The actor enjoying Harry Potter has been fired from the Broadway manufacturing of “Harry Potter and the Cursed Baby” following a grievance by a co-star about his conduct.

Producers mentioned Sunday night time that, after an unbiased investigation of the incident, they determined to terminate the contract of James Snyder. The precise nature of his conduct was not specified. Snyder didn't instantly reply to a request for remark.

Producers mentioned in an announcement that they acquired a grievance in opposition to Snyder from a feminine co-star in November and instantly suspended Snyder. The feminine co-star has determined to take a depart of absence from the Broadway present.

The play, which picks up 19 years from the place J.Ok. Rowling’s final novel left off, portrays Potter and his mates as grown-ups. It received the Tony Award for finest new play in 2018.

“We're dedicated to fostering a protected and inclusive office, which is why we've sturdy office insurance policies and procedures in place for all these concerned in ‘Harry Potter and the Cursed Baby,’” the assertion by producers mentioned.

“This contains strict prohibitions in opposition to harassment in any kind, in addition to channels via which any worker can report conduct that they consider is inappropriate. We are going to proceed to do all we are able to to make sure the extraordinarily gifted group that brings this manufacturing to life feels protected, empowered, and totally supported,” the producers mentioned.

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