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"No point in reading the books": The Harry Potter Star Who Never Read a Single J.K. Rowling Book Still Delivered An Acting Masterclass

Summary by FandomWire
In a revelation that still surprises Harry Potter fans, Michael Gambon admitted in a 2009 Los Angeles Times interview that he never opened a single novel by controversial author J.K. Rowling before stepping into Hogwarts’ most powerful role. Speaking about his approach, he explained, You’d get upset about all the scenes it’s missing from the book, wouldn‘t you? No point in reading the books because you’re playing with [screenwriter] Steve Klove…
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FandomWire broke the news in on Saturday, December 6, 2025.
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