Security is being strengthened for the London premiere of HBO’s new Harry Potter series, amid concerns that protests over J.K
Rowling’s views on gender identity could disrupt the event
The December gathering is expected to attract cast members including Nick Frost, Paul Whitehouse, John Lithgow and Warwick Davis
The move follows demonstrations at a gala performance of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child
Rowling remains creatively involved but is not the showrunner
The series will launch on HBO Max on Christmas Day.