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NEW YORK (AP) — The actor enjoying 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 mentioned 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 mentioned in an announcement 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 depart of absence from the Broadway present.
The play, which picks up 19 years from the place J.Okay. Rowling’s final novel left off, portrays Potter and his mates as grown-ups. It received the Tony Award for greatest 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 mentioned.
“This contains strict prohibitions towards harassment in any type, in addition to channels by means of which any worker can report conduct that they imagine is inappropriate. We are going to proceed to do all we are able to to make sure the extraordinarily proficient workforce that brings this manufacturing to life feels protected, empowered, and totally supported,“ the producers mentioned.