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Thandiwe Newton's daughter Ripley lands writing job on Harry Potter
- Ripley Parker has joined the writers' room for HBO's Harry Potter reboot, signaling a high-profile entry into TV writing.
- The project is described as a decade-long adaptation with a 2027 premiere target, led by Francesca Gardiner and Mark Mylod.
- Ripley Parker reportedly has two professional writing credits and previously created a Netflix series inspired by her experiences with disordered eating.
- Ripley Parker is reportedly the youngest writer enlisted by the showrunner for the Potter reboot.
- Ripley Parker's godfather is Jason Isaacs, who portrayed Lucius Malfoy in the original Harry Potter films.
- The Potter reboot is filming across the UK and Europe, with locations including London Zoo and King's Cross.
- Ripley Parker is adapting Sarah Underwood’s Lies We Sing to the Sea for film, indicating expanding writing work.
- Ripley Parker's sister Nico Parker is also pursuing acting, with roles in Dumbo and The Last of Us.
- The Daily Mail article frames Ripley Parker’s appointment as part of a high-profile, star-connected reboot.
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