Actor playing Harry Potter on Broadway fired after complaint about conduct

The actor who performs Harry Potter in Broadway’s “Harry Potter and the Cursed Baby” has been fired after a feminine costar made a criticism about his conduct, based on the present’s producers.

The criticism about James Snyder was made in November of final yr, based on a Sunday assertion from the play’s producers.

“Instantly upon receiving this criticism the producers commissioned an unbiased investigation by a 3rd celebration, and Mr. Snyder was suspended pending the investigation’s completion,” the assertion mentioned.

When the investigation concluded, “the producers determined Mr. Snyder mustn’t return to the manufacturing and terminated his contract,” the assertion mentioned.

The lady who made the criticism, the character of which was not clear, has determined to take a go away of absence, the producers mentioned.

“We’re dedicated to fostering a protected and inclusive office, which is why now we have strong office insurance policies and procedures in place for all these concerned in Harry Potter and the Cursed Baby,” the assertion mentioned. “This consists of strict prohibitions in opposition to harassment in any type, in addition to channels via which any worker can report conduct that they imagine is inappropriate.”

The play, which picks up 19 years from the place J.Ok. Rowling’s final novel left off, portrays Potter and his pals as adults, married and with youngsters. It gained the Tony Award for finest new play in 2018.

Snyder didn’t reply to a request for remark by e-mail. His company additionally has not responded.

The actor started enjoying Harry Potter in “Harry Potter and the Cursed Baby” in 2019.