US EditionJohn Lithgow Almost Quit Harry Potter over JK Rowling's Trans Views
John Lithgow said he briefly considered quitting HBO's Harry Potter reboot due to criticism linked to J.K. Rowling's gender identity views but stayed to support the story's anti-bigotry message.
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John Lithgow almost quit the 'Harry Potter' series over J.K. Rowling's anti-trans views
One of the stars of the upcoming Harry Potter TV series has condemned J.K. Rowling's transphobic rhetoric, joining the ranks of some of the biggest stars from the original franchise. The new HBO series, which will adapt Rowling’s popular book series with a whole new set of actors playing all of the well-known characters, has sparked controversy as Rowling has continued to be vocal about her anti-trans views. Actor John Lithgow, who is set to pla…
John Lithgow almost quit Harry Potter over JK Rowling's trans views
John Lithgow has addressed backlash over his involvement in HBO’s upcoming Harry Potter series, which is set to span seven seasons beginning in 2027 and will feature Lithgow as Professor Albus Dumbledore. In an interview with The New York Times, Lithgow said he has never met JK Rowling and does not share her views on transgender issues. Rowling has drawn sustained criticism in recent years for statements about gender identity. Lithgow emphasised…
John Lithgow Reveals He Almost Quit Harry Potter Reboot for 1 Reason
Photo Credit: Warner Bros. Pictures Harry Potter’s new Dumbledore actor addressed one of the most widely discussed aspects surrounding HBO’s upcoming series as attention continues to build around the reboot. The actor shared insight into his involvement and explained why he briefly reconsidered taking on the role of Albus Dumbledore. John Lithgow on why he almost quit Harry Potter’s Dumbledore John Lithgow said he considered leaving HBO’s Harry …
HBO Max has a great asset for several years with the Harry Potter series. Although the shadow of the films that adapted J. K. Rowling's novels throughout the 2000s is very present, the opportunity to be more faithful with the original material by having more time in a season than in a feature film has aroused interest. But not all the attention that the project receives is positive. For eight years, J. K. Rowling has been enveloped by the mantle…
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