US EditionHomes turned into Harry Potter set ‘without permission of residents’
Residents were notified only of filming, not the Harry Potter connection, and now worry about fan influx affecting their street and family safety, according to several locals.
- In early June 2023, Springfield Gardens in Upminster, Essex, was transformed into the iconic suburban street from the Harry Potter universe for scenes in the latest HBO television adaptation.
- Some locals said they received letters about filming but were not told it related to Harry Potter, and many felt unaware or unconsulted about the major project.
- Wayne Perry and other residents reported people gathering outside their homes taking photos, often after dark, causing concern especially with young children present.
- The new series features Dominic McLaughlin as Harry Potter, with Arabella Stanton and Alastair Stout portraying Hermione Granger and Ron Weasley respectively, and includes Nick Frost in the role of Hagrid; additionally, a dedicated filming facility was constructed in Leavesden, Hertfordshire.
- Residents are divided between feeling honoured and concerned about fan disruptions and safety, with some uncertain about the future impact but hoping house prices may rise.
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The Age‘Bombarded with wizards’: Shock as neighbours realise their street will star in new Harry Potter
Residents were told that filming would be taking place. They didn’t realise it would be for a new TV series featuring the world’s most famous child wizard.
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