Harry Potter and Wizarding World creator J.K. Rowling has clarified that she would not wish to see actor Paapa Essiedu fired from the Harry Potter HBO series due to his support of the trans community.

Why is this a factor at all?' the actor says about criticism he's receiving over taking a role in J.K. Rowling's new series.

JK Rowling has said she would never get an actor fired from the new Harry Potter TV series because of their pro-trans views.

The author has broken her silence on a media report speculating about whether she will "sack" HBO's 'Harry Potter' star Paapa ...

The author blasted an open letter, signed by Essiedu among other "Harry Potter" actors, which called protection of the U.K.

J.K. Rowling wants everyone to know she's not out here firing actors over differing beliefs — even if social media was ...

It seems like HBO’s new Harry Potter TV show is unable to catch a break from backlash. After widespread criticism to casting ...

Last week, several “Harry Potter” actors including Eddie Redmayne, Paapa Essiedu and Katie Leung signed a pro-trans open letter after the UK Supreme Court ruled that the terms “woman” and “sex” refer ...

John Lithgow has been cast as Professor Dumbledore in the new HBO Harry Potter show, but the series has been highly ...

As a result, the series itself has become a hotbed of discourse and criticism. Bridgerton star Nicola Coughlan recently took ...

HBO bosses have addressed the impending Harry Potter series amid major controversy surrounding JK Rowling. The highly-anticipated TV series has hit headlines after announcing six main cast members ...