John Lithgow addresses why he chose not to quit HBO's Harry Potter series amid JK Rowling trans backlash

John Lithgow ‘Disappointed’ in J.K. Rowling 'Doubling Down' on Gender Issues After Previously Dismissing Controversy as Irrelevant

The ongoing debate surrounding J.K. Rowling and her stance on gender politics continues to shift, as John Lithgow is now expressing frustration with the Harry Potter author’s rhetoric—despite previously downplaying the controversy when he first signed on to HBO’s upcoming Harry Potter series. In a new interview highlighted by The Independent, Lithgow admitted he has been taken aback by Rowling’s response to criticism over her views on gender. “I…

John Lithgow: 'JK Rowling's trans views have been twisted'

Actor John Lithgow has said that he thinks JK Rowling’s views on trans people have been “twisted and misrepresented”.

John Lithgow Says J.K. Rowling’s Trans Views Have Been “Twisted and Misrepresented”

The actor also said he was very attracted to the “job security” of playing Dumbledore.

John Lithgow addresses why he chose not to quit HBO's Harry Potter series amid JK Rowling trans backlash

John Lithgow has spoken out about why he decided not to walk away from HBO's new Harry Potter TV series in light of JK Rowling trans views.