An actor has been fired from the Broadway production of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child following a complaint about his conduct.

James Snyder had played Potter in the stage show, which has been a huge hit with both UK and US audiences.

Producers said they received a complaint against Snyder in November and immediately suspended him from the production, pending an independent investigation.

The complaint was made by actress Diane Davis, who plays Ginny Potter in the show, the wife of Snyder's character Harry.

Producers confirmed in November that Davis had taken a leave of absence from the Broadway show following the allegation.

"We are committed to fostering a safe and inclusive workplace, which is why we have robust workplace policies and procedures in place for all those involved in Harry Potter and the Cursed Child," producers said.

The play, which picks up 19 years after JK Rowling's final Potter novel left off, portrays the wizard and his friends as grown-ups, now with children of their own.

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