‘Harry Potter’ Auditions Cast an Enticing Spell for Young U.K. Performers, but Is Child Stardom Worth It?

At primary school gates across the U.K., there’s one topic of conversation that’s surpassed even the 11+ — the notoriously difficult exam for selective secondary schools many 10-year-olds sit for — and that’s “Harry Potter” auditions. News that HBO’s upcoming reboot has begun casting the lead trio – Ron, Hermione and, of course, the Boy […]