Broadway NYC actor, James Snyder, fired from ‘Harry Potter and the Cursed Child’ after complaint by-co-star, producers say

NEW YORK — The actor taking part in Harry Potter has been fired from the Broadway manufacturing of “Harry Potter and the Cursed Baby” following a grievance by a co-star about his conduct.

Producers stated Sunday night time that, after an impartial investigation of the incident, they determined to terminate the contract of James Snyder. The precise nature of his conduct was not specified. Snyder didn’t instantly reply to a request for remark.

Producers stated in a press release that they obtained a grievance towards Snyder from a feminine co-star in November and instantly suspended Snyder. The feminine co-star has determined to take a go away of motion from the Broadway present.

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The play, which picks up 19 years from the place J.Ok. Rowling’s final novel left off, portrays Potter and his pals as grown-ups. It received the Tony Award for finest new play in 2018.

“We’re dedicated to fostering a protected and inclusive office, which is why we’ve strong office insurance policies and procedures in place for all these concerned in ‘Harry Potter and the Cursed Baby,’” the assertion by producers stated.

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“This consists of strict prohibitions towards harassment in any kind, in addition to channels via which any worker can report conduct that they consider is inappropriate. We are going to proceed to do all we are able to to make sure the extraordinarily gifted crew that brings this manufacturing to life feels protected, empowered, and totally supported,” the producers stated.