Overview

• J.K. Rowling published an essay on X accusing Harry Potter actors who signed a pro-trans rights letter of being 'motivated by fear' and seeking to protect their careers.
• The pro-trans open letter, signed by over 400 individuals including Eddie Redmayne, Paapa Essiedu, and Katie Leung, condemned a UK Supreme Court ruling that defines 'woman' and 'sex' by biological criteria.
• Rowling reiterated her gender-critical stance, asserting that 'nobody sane believes humans can change sex' and labeling gender ideology as authoritarian.
• HBO CEO Casey Bloys assured fans that Rowling’s political views will not influence the creative direction of the upcoming Harry Potter television adaptation.
• John Lithgow, cast as Dumbledore in the HBO series, acknowledged facing backlash for his involvement and expressed curiosity about meeting Rowling.