Emma Watson Comments on Casting of 'Cursed Child's Hermione!

Emma Watson is sharing her thoughts on the casting of African-American actress Noma Dumezweni in the role of an adult Hermione in the upcoming stage play Harry Potter and the Cursed Child.

The 25-year-old actress says she can’t wait to see Noma in the role when the play begins performances in June!

“Can’t wait to see Noma Dumezweni as Hermione on stage this year,” she wrote on Twitter along with a ton of heart emojis.

There was some controversy after Noma was chosen to play the role, but author J.K. Rowling shut down any critics with a simple tweet.