JK Rowling gave her approval to the trio cast as the new child stars of the multi-million-pound Harry Potter TV adaptation - after previously giving short shrift to racists complaining about producers' picks.
There has been some online backlash against what has been branded 'woke' reinterpreting of the wizarding franchise based on the seven bestselling books by Rowling, 59, which prompted eight movie versions.
But the multi-millionaire author yesterday gave her first public response to the new Harry Potter television casting announcement, with showbusiness insiders suggesting she would have a key role in the new productions.
The latest leading trio were finally announced this week after months of speculation - with Dominic McLaughlin landing the title role, while Arabella Stanton is set to play Hermione Granger and Alastair Stout will portray Ron Weasley.
One fan took to X, formerly known as Twitter, asking Rowling to let the new recruits know how she felt about their unveiling.
