HBO defends JK Rowling’s involvement in the Harry Potter series despite its problematic stance on the transgender community | Web series

JK Rowling remains resolutely steadfast in her controversial stance towards the transgender community. In a statement to DiversityHBO has explained why the author remains committed to the upcoming Harry Potter series despite its problematic gender politics. (Read also: This Oscar-nominated actor lost his role as Luna Lovegood in Harry Potter and says it “didn’t stay with me over the years”)

What HBO said

“We are proud to once again tell the story of Harry Potter – uplifting books that speak about the power of friendship, determination and acceptance. JK Rowling has the right to express her personal views. We will remain focused on developing the new series, which will only benefit from her involvement,” HBO said in a statement.

She also added that its parent company, Warner Bros, “has been working with JK Rowling and those associated with Harry Potter for over 20 years” and “her contribution is invaluable.” The report also indicated that HBO chief Casey Bloys informed the media at a November 12 event that JK Rowling was “very, very involved in the writer-director selection process” and that her anti-transgender statements “did not influence the casting or hiring of writers.” or production staff.”

Days earlier, Rowling shared a screenshot of a tweet from user Rowling wrote along with the screenshot: “I only recently saw a reply telling me I was very involved in the Harry Potter TV show and I think that made me laugh out loud.”

About the Harry Potter series

Warner Bros. has announced an open casting call for the lead roles of Harry, Hermoine and Ron, played by Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson and Rupert Grint respectively in the eight-part film series.

The series will most likely feature new players in the three most important characters, and in the case of an adult cast, it will be joined by veterans, as was the case with the film series in which Richard Harris played Dumbledore and, after his death, took on the role of Michael Gambon. Late star Maggie Smith played Professor McGonagall and Alan Rickman played Professor Snape.

Mark Rylance, 64, who won an Oscar for best supporting actor in 2016 for his role in Steven Spielberg’s Bridge of Spies, is reportedly at the top of the casting wish list to play Dumbledore in the Harry Potter series.