[HPFGU-Movie] Harry Potter: Anti-American?

[Sherry Gomes]

I had an interesting conversation with my brother-in-law the other day 
that really got me thinking.  He says he feels JK Rowling is Anti-
American because American actors are not allowed to be in the films.  
Also, he noted there were no American characters.  Anyway, I can't see 
why that would be, and I'm sure someone out there has a logical reason 
for me.  

Also- please forgive me if this has already been discussed, as I am 
relatively new to this group.

Thanks, 
Lauren


Sherry:

I'll just add a little to what others have said already.  i am American, and
I read constantly.  many of the books i read, even series longer than the HP
books, have only Americans as characters.  it seems silly to accuse JKR of
being anti-American because her books are about the UK, and her characters
are from the UK.  As for the actors, i was relieved to hear that she wanted
only UK actors, because it makes sense for authenticity and all that.

Sherry