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Harry Potter star defends J. K. Rowling

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'Harry Potter' TV Show Star Nick Frost Distances Himself From J.K. Rowling's Anti-Trans Views: 'She's Allowed Her Opinion and I'm Allowed Mine'

Nick Frost came under criticism from transgender rights supporters when he was cast as Hagrid in HBO's upcoming "Harry Potter" series, which some interpreted as him condoning author J.K. Rowling's vocal anti-trans views.

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Harry Potter actor challenges JK Rowling over trans views after signing up to new series

While Lithgow, who will play Hogwarts headmaster Albus Dumbledore, called the backlash to his casting “odd”, one cast member who has now spoken out against Rowling’s rhetoric is Shaun of the Dead actor Nick Frost.

Tom Felton Not 'Attuned' to J.K. Rowling's Controversial Views Amid Harry Potter Return

Tom Felton says he's not really "attuned" to J.K. Rowling's controversial trans comments as he attends the Tony Awards in New York on Sunday. The actor was asked if Rowling sharing her views online about the transgender community affected his decision to join Harry Potter and the Cursed Child.

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‘Harry Potter’ TV Series Due To Hit HBO In 2026: Everything We Know About The Cast, Who’s Creating It, What J.K. Rowling Says & More

The new Harry, Ron and Hermione have received their Hogwarts admission letters. Dominic McLaughlin will portray The Boy Who ...

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Tom Felton reiterates his gratitude for J.K. Rowling after Cursed Child backlash

As you might expect from someone still actively ensconced in the Harry Potter franchise, once and future Draco Malfoy Tom ...

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Nick Frost Reveals Why He Can Clash With J.K. Rowling Over Trans Rights & Still Play Hagrid In HBO’s ‘Harry Potter’ Series

Nick Frost said he the JK Rowling trans rights debate may overshadow HBO's 'Harry Potter' series, but he's ok with that.

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‘What the hell is wrong with her’: Reddit reacts to ‘abhorrent’ JK Rowling justifying any violence Imane Khelif may face

Algerian boxer and Olympic champion Imane Khelif had faced faced a massive amount of hate on social media with Rowling ...

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