“I mean, some more than others, but that was always the case. Other actors, like Ralph Fiennes and Robbie Coltrane, have come out with statements in support of Rowling.ĭuring the brief interview, the author was also asked whether she still has a relationship with and talks to the movie franchise’s “young cast,” including those who have “spoken out about you,” according to Graham. HBO released its Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts special. Rowling herself had not previously commented on her absence from the special, but sources told Entertainment Weeklythat her team believed the author’s archived comments which were shown in the reunion “were adequate.” They also denied that Rowling’s comments about the trans community played a part in her decision to not appear.Īhead of the reunion, various members of the cast had already commented on the Harry Potter author’s public stances, with stars Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, Rupert Grint and Eddie Redmayne among those who have made statements in support of the trans community. HBO airs Harry Potter anniversary special with controversial appearance from J.K. Those comments have been condemned by a number of LGBTQ+ rights groups, including GLAAD, the Human Rights Coalition and The Trevor Project. In exciting news, the reunion special will be available to watch in the UK on the same day. Following news that Rowling wasn’t going to appear alongside the film’s cast and other creative team members as part of the retrospective marking the Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone release, it was speculated that her absence may be due to controversy around the Harry Potter and the Curse Child story writer’s comments about transgender people. Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts will be released on HBO Max on New Year’s Day 2022.

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