'Harry Potter' series star John Lithgow admits he didn't expect to face backlash over J.K. Rowling's anti-trans views after being cast as Dumbledore: 'Why is this a factor at all?
Meanwhile, HBO and Max CEO Casey Bloys has claimed that the Harry Potter TV show hasn’t “felt any impact” from Rowling’s anti-transgender views, insisting, “It hasn’t affected the casting or hiring of writers or production staff or anything.”
This should be taken with heavy skepticism, Rowling is notoriously controlling and her anti-trans bias absolutely could impact casting and staff choices.
This should be taken with heavy skepticism, Rowling is notoriously controlling and her anti-trans bias absolutely could impact casting and staff choices.