US EditionJK Rowling Endorses New 'Harry Potter' HBO Series Amid Controversy
- J.K. Rowling endorsed the upcoming HBO Harry Potter series on June 21, 2025, praising the scripts as "SO, SO, SO GOOD!".
- The series stems from HBO's long-standing 25-year relationship with Rowling, despite backlash over her controversial anti-trans views.
- Rowling clarified she did not write the series but collaborated closely with the writers, while HBO CEO Casey Bloys assured her views do not influence production.
- The reboot, moving towards a 2026 debut, features new lead actors and promises a faithful adaptation focusing on the original books' story and fans.
- Despite ongoing criticism and boycotts, HBO maintains its business with Rowling and prioritizes the show's content over external controversies.
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J.K. Rowling Praises New Harry Potter Series Scripts as Backlash Grows from Both the Left and Right
J.K. Rowling has read the scripts for the new Harry Potter television series — and she’s giving them a glowing review as both the left and right bombard the show with criticism from all sides. The post J.K. Rowling Praises New Harry Potter Series Scripts as Backlash Grows from Both the Left and Right appeared first on That Park Place.
JK Rowling Endorses New 'Harry Potter' HBO Series Amid Controversy
JK Rowling approves scripts for the upcoming HBO 'Harry Potter' adaptation, despite ongoing backlash for her transgender views. She clarifies her non-writing role but emphasizes collaboration with writers. The series, planned for 2026, faced criticism from original Harry Potter stars supportive of transgender rights.
J.K. Rowling 'worked closely' with writers on 'Harry Potter' series
The embattled author is an executive producer on the upcoming HBO series.Stuart C. Wilson/Getty J.K. Rowling at the London premiere of 'Fantastic Beasts: The Secret of Dumbledore' in March 2022Embattled author J.K. Rowling has given the first few episodes of HBO's upcoming Harry Potter series her seal of approval, also sharing that she "worked closely" with the series' writers."I read the first two episodes of the forthcoming HBO Harry Potter s…
HBO's new production has been plagued with controversy due to the author's views on people in the trans community.
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