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BBC NewsNews report · Aug 25, 7:39 AM
Kit Harington replaces Nicholas Hoult in HBO's Harry Potter series
Hoult was announced as Gilderoy Lockhart two weeks ago but has dropped out due to scheduling issues.
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Kit Harington replaces Nicholas Hoult in HBO's Harry Potter series
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What happened Hoult was announced as Gilderoy Lockhart two weeks ago but has dropped out due to scheduling issues.
The headline split The left frames it as "Kit Harington replaces Nicholas Hoult in HBO Harry Potter after schedule conflicts". The center frames it as "Kit Harington replaces Nicholas Hoult in HBO's Harry Potter series".
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Left / center-leftKit Harington replaces Nicholas Hoult in HBO Harry Potter after schedule conflicts
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PinkNewsNews report · Aug 25, 8:30 AM
Kit Harington replaces Nicholas Hoult in HBO Harry Potter after schedule conflicts
The official Harry Potter Instagram confirmed the switch as the Chamber of Secrets season prepares to shoot this autumn.
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