Ben Barnes Playfully Responds to Fans Calling Him 'Sirius Black Coded'

Actor Ben Barnes, widely recognized for his roles in "The Chronicles of Narnia" and "Shadow and Bone," recently shared a humorous video addressing a recurring observation from his fanbase. In the short clip, Barnes is seen reacting to comments suggesting his demeanor or actions are "Sirius Black coded," a reference to the beloved character from the Harry Potter series, despite Barnes not having appeared in the franchise. Barnes's video, uploaded to TikTok, features a text overlay highlighting the fan comments. He then comically portrays an exaggerated typing frenzy on a laptop, complete with dramatic head movements and sped-up keyboard sound effects, seemingly in response to the persistent comparisons. The lighthearted self-awareness from the actor has resonated with fans, drawing millions of views and thousands of comments, many of which continue the playful association with the Harry Potter character.

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