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.

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The film, shot in British Columbia, Canada, aired on Lifetime on July 18, 2011.

Cast

• Poppy Montgomery as J. K. Rowling
• Emily Holmes as Diane Rowling
  • Sarah Desjardins as young Diane Rowling
• Janet Kidder as Anne Rowling
• Paul McGillion as Peter Rowling
• Antonio Cupo as Jorge Arantes
• Andrew Kavadas as John Nettleship

Awards

The film won Canadian Screen Awards 2013 in category for Best Dramatic Mini-Series or TV Film. Poppy Montgomery was also nominated in category for Lead actress in television film or miniseries, but lost to Emily Osment.

External links

• Magic Beyond Words The J.K. Rowling Story Movie - Official Site myLifetime.com
• Magic Beyond Words at IMDb
• J.K. Rowling Magic Beyond Words

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