in the original
phrase
: in the language used by the original writer
We read Homer in the original, not in translation.
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There are complaints ranging from certain elements left out of the season that were key in the original series.
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Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
Several of those stars have ties to the Harry Potter community with Wright starring in the original movie series, Dumezweni in the West End production of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, and Redmayne and Law in the Fantastic Beasts movie series.
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Raven Brunner,
PEOPLE,
1 July 2026
Chase was best known for voicing the iconic Lilo in the original Lilo & Stitch movies.
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Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
30 June 2026
Emma Roberts, who starred in the original film, will guest star as Claire Brown in the pilot.
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Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
30 June 2026
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Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
Several of those stars have ties to the Harry Potter community with Wright starring in the original movie series, Dumezweni in the West End production of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, and Redmayne and Law in the Fantastic Beasts movie series.
—
Raven Brunner,
PEOPLE,
1 July 2026
Chase was best known for voicing the iconic Lilo in the original Lilo & Stitch movies.
—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
30 June 2026
Emma Roberts, who starred in the original film, will guest star as Claire Brown in the pilot.
—
Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
30 June 2026
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