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‘Harry Potter’ Auditions Cast an Enticing Spell for Young U.K. Performers, but Is Child Stardom Worth It?
As auditions for the new HBO 'Harry Potter' series open in the U.K., the films' original trio are proof that child stardom isn't always magic.
Because while being plucked out of obscurity to star as Harry Potter in a global TV series might sound like a wish come true, it’s impossible to escape the fact that pushing your offspring on a path toward child stardom often takes them somewhere far darker. Earlier this year, the ID docuseries “Quiet on Set” portrayed toxic work conditions on a cluster of Nickelodeon shows made in the late 1990s and early 2000s, including one incident of sexual abuse. He sat quietly, a cap pulled discreetly over his face, until his dining companion arrived at which point he stood up, removed the hat and offered an outstretched hand, warmly introducing himself even though he was by far the most famous person in the room.
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