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Magic Beyond Words: The J.K. Rowling Story is a made-for-TV film starring actress Poppy Montgomery. It is based on the book J.K. Rowling A Biography, by Sean Smith, detailing the journey of struggling single mother J. K. Rowling, her bid to become a published author, and her rise to fame that followed the publication of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone.
Original Release
07/18/2011
US Release
07/18/2011
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Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Poppy Montgomery | Joanne K. Rowling / Joanne Rowling |
| Emily Holmes | Diane Rowling |
| Antonio Cupo | Jorge Arantes |
| Janet Kidder | Anne Rowling |
| Madison Desjarlais | Joanne Rowling at 17 / Seventeen-Year-Old Joanne |
| Andy Maton | Christopher Little |
| Aislyn Watson | Joanne Rowling at 8 / Eight-Year-Old Joanne |
| Marie West | Aine |
| Lisa Norton | Jill |
| Paul McGillion | Pete Rowling |
Directors
Writers
Jeffrey Berman, Tony Caballero, Sean Smith
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Poppy Montgomery | Joanne K. Rowling / Joanne Rowling |
| Emily Holmes | Diane Rowling |
| Antonio Cupo | Jorge Arantes |
| Janet Kidder | Anne Rowling |
| Madison Desjarlais | Joanne Rowling at 17 / Seventeen-Year-Old Joanne |
| Andy Maton | Christopher Little |
| Aislyn Watson | Joanne Rowling at 8 / Eight-Year-Old Joanne |
| Marie West | Aine |
| Lisa Norton | Jill |
| Paul McGillion | Pete Rowling |
| Sarah Desjardins | Diane Rowling (13-15) / Thirteen-Year-Old Diane |
| Christine Chatelain | Bryony |
| Wesley MacInnes | Sean Harris |
| Patti Allan | Mrs. Morgan |
| Greigh Laschuk | Dr. Neil Murray / Neil Murray |
| Charles Jarman | Amnesty International Supervisor |
| Glynis Davies | Case Worker |
| Andrew Kavadas | Professor Nettleship |
| Evan Bird | Ian Potter |
| Gina Stockdale | Trolley Lady |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|
| Paul A. Kaufman | Executive Producer |
| Orly Adelson | Executive Producer |
| Jean-François Doray | Executive Producer |
| Jonathan Eskenas | Executive Producer |
| P. Jayakumar | Executive Producer |
| Karine Martin | Executive Producer |
| Louis-Simon Ménard | Executive Producer |
| Steven Stabler | Executive Producer |
| Christian Bruyère | Producer |
| Ronald Gilbert | Producer |
