======Jack Thorne======
=====Introduction=====
Jack Thorne is an English screenwriter and playwright. Within the context of the //Harry Potter// universe, he is the writer of the script for the official two-part [[stage play]], //[[Harry Potter and the Cursed Child]]//. The play is based on an original story he co-authored with [[J.K. Rowling]] and John Tiffany, and it functions as a sequel to the original seven-book series.
=====Biography=====
As a professional writer for stage and screen, Jack Thorne was selected to pen the script for //[[Harry Potter and the Cursed Child]]//, the first officially endorsed //Harry Potter// story to be presented as a play. His work involved translating the story, which he helped create, into a full-length script complete with dialogue and stage directions. The play picks up the story of [[Harry Potter]], now an adult working at the [[Ministry of Magic]], and focuses on the experiences of his son, [[Albus Potter]], during his time at [[Hogwarts]].
=====Relationships=====
//As a real-world creator, Thorne's key relationships within the context of the Wizarding World are his professional collaborations.//
  * **[[J.K. Rowling]]:** Thorne worked directly with the original author of the //Harry Potter// series. [[J.K. Rowling]] contributed to the creation of the original story for //[[Harry Potter and the Cursed Child]]//, entrusting Thorne to write the final script.
  * **John Tiffany:** A celebrated theatre director, John Tiffany also co-authored the story for the play and directed its original award-winning production in London's West End. Thorne's script was written to be realized on stage under Tiffany's direction.
The collaboration between Thorne, Rowling, and Tiffany forms the creative foundation of //[[Harry Potter and the Cursed Child]]//.
=====Behind the Scenes=====
Jack Thorne's contribution is unique as it exists outside of the original seven novels. //[[Harry Potter and the Cursed Child]]// is officially marketed as "the eighth story, nineteen years later," and its script was published in book form on 31 July 2016.
While the story is considered part of the official //Harry Potter// canon, Thorne's role as the playwright means the style, dialogue, and presentation of the narrative differ from [[J.K. Rowling]]'s novels. His work was specifically crafted for the medium of theatre. The plot he wrote involves complex themes of legacy and friendship, and it heavily features magical concepts such as the [[Time-Turner]] and introduces new characters, most notably [[Scorpius Malfoy]]. His involvement marks a significant expansion of the //Harry Potter// universe into a new artistic format. (//Harry Potter and the Cursed Child//)