The stars of the Harry Potter franchise have criticised London mayor Boris Johnson after the politician complained the newly-inaugurated wizarding theme park on the film should have been built in Britain, not the US.
Johnson recently blasted bosses at film giant Warner Bros, calling them “utterly mad” for allowing a Harry Potter park to be created in Florida, when the books and movies are all set in UK, MTV online reported.
The franchise’s stars, including Michael Gambon and Tom Felton, disagree with Johnson and have now waded into the debate, insisting a similar attraction would not work in London.
Speaking at the launch of “The Wizarding World of Harry Potter” in Orlando, Florida, on Wednesday, Gambon, who plays Albus Dumbledore in the film, said, “Boris Johnson... What’s he talking about? I mean only 10 people live in England don’t they? You’ve got to have it in America to get the money back.”
Felton, “Draco Malfoy” in series, has also laughed off Johnson’s comments, insisting the weather isn’t good enough in England to host the outside park. “I’ve got a few words for Boris... Well mate, if you want the park to be open for 30 days a year then put it in England, but come on, realistically this is the place to do it,” Felton said.