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  • The first adaptation of Phillip Pullman's His Dark Materials' was met with controversy. 1 / 8

  • 2007's Golden Compass was criticized by both religious and secular groups. 2 / 8

  • The xecutive producer on HBO's His Dark Materials, Jane Tranter, spoke about the controversy. 3 / 8

  • She said the series "is not an attack on religion." 4 / 8

    Marisa Coulter sits on Lyra's bed in His Dark Materials
  • She explains that the religious controversy of the film wasn't relevant to the books. 5 / 8

  • His Dark Materials is directed by Tom Hooper. 6 / 8

  • The show stars Daphne Keen, Ruth Wilson, James McAvoy and more. 7 / 8

  • It is believed the series will premiere some time in 2019. 8 / 8