“JK Rowling has the right to express her personal opinions.” It is with these words that the Warner Bros. studio has defended (again) the creator of the most famous magician. In the face of criticism for the author’s transphobic statements, the studio assures JK Rowling of its support and “its involvement” in the Harry Potter series project, reports the specialized site Variety.
“We are proud to once again tell the story of Harry Potter: such moving books that speak of the power of friendship, determination and acceptance,” says Warner Bros. in a press release, defending the freedom of expression of its author .
“JK Rowling has the right to express her personal opinions. We will remain focused on the development of the new series, which can only benefit from her participation,” is added in the same document, which should not calm fans’ anger over the statements. of. The British novelist.
Call for boycott
HBO boss Casey Bloys had already stoked it by telling reporters at a Nov. 12 press conference that JK Rowling was “very, very involved in the writer-director selection process,” and that her statements anti-trans “did not affect the casting or hiring of writers or production staff” for the series. Fans are already calling for a boycott.
Since JK Rowling’s first statements considered transphobic in 2020, many Harry Potter actors have publicly denounced them. Lead actor Daniel Radcliffe said he was “deeply sad” when Emma Watson and Rupert Grint – Hermione Granger and Ron Weasley – believed trans people should not be “constantly questioned” and should be allowed to live “without judgement”.
Source: BFM TV
