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JK Rowling Breaks Silence on Harry Potter Reboot Cast’s Pro-Trans Stance Amid Firing Rumors

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Lately, a controversial ruling by the UK Supreme Court stated that transgender women aren’t considered as women, sparking global debate. The aftermath of this decision, with JK Rowling being one of its financial backers, has been far-reaching, and the cast members of the upcoming Harry Potter HBO remake find themselves in the midst of it all.

Lately, Paapa Essiedu, recently cast as Snape in the upcoming series, has also lent his support for transgender rights in Britain by signing a letter advocating for their rights. Interestingly, he wasn’t alone; Eddie Redmayne, who stars in Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, Katie Leung, best known as Cho Chang, and other actors from the Harry Potter films who had smaller roles across the Wizarding World movies also added their signatures to this letter of solidarity.

The primary critic of trans rights in Britain, often referred to as a key figurehead, addressed a letter and followed up with a lengthy post on her former Twitter platform. In this post, she criticized “colleagues who are quick to betray and report dissenting opinions.” However, it appears that she is now being more cautious about the individuals she may collaborate with in the future.

On May 5th, the author refuted a speculation about dismissing Essiedu from the series by saying, “‘I’m not letting go of Essiedu,’“.

Critics argue that the author’s remarks towards certain trans individuals, as well as cis people, border on bullying. For instance, when the cisgender boxer Imane Khelif achieved success at the Paris Olympics, Rowling accused her of cheating and made derogatory comments about her character.

New Albus Dumbledore John Lithgow Wants To Work With Rowling

In a recent statement, it seems that renowned actor John Lithgow, chosen for the role of Dumbledore in the upcoming series, maintains a balanced stance regarding J.K. Rowling’s views on the transgender community. This neutrality stems from a friend’s apprehension over her trans child and potential issues with the series.

One reason for concern about Rowling’s participation is the possibility that profits generated by the HBO production will flow back to Rowling, a billionaire, who might further fund anti-transgender initiatives in the United Kingdom.

Lithgow stated recently, “. However, I won’t shy away from discussing it. Even if we don’t see eye to eye… It’s all about perspective… I believe [Rowling] has handled it quite tactfully.” Of course, there are many who hold a different viewpoint, and they have already expressed their disagreement on social media.

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2025-05-05 17:40

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