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Keira Knightley’s Laughing Reply on Rowling Boycott Question Draws New Criticism Before Audible’s Harry Potter Launch

She says she was unaware of boycott calls, apologizing as the first full‑cast audiobook debuts Nov. 4.

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Actors, Daniel Radcliffe, (L) Emma Watson (M) and Rupert Grant (R) on the set of the film, 'Harry Potter and The Goblet of Fire', London, England, 2005 (Photo by Murray Close/ Getty Images)
NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 15: (L-R) Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, Rupert Grint and Tom Felton attend the premiere of "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - Part 1" at Alice Tully Hall on November 15, 2010 in New York City. (Photo by Stephen Lovekin/Getty Images)
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Overview

  • Footage from a Decider interview shows Knightley laughing as she says she is "very sorry," triggering renewed backlash about her participation.
  • Knightley is voicing Dolores Umbridge in Harry Potter: The Full‑Cast Audio Editions from Pottermore Publishing and Audible.
  • The project features more than 200 performers, with high‑profile actors across the seven‑book series now available for pre‑order on Audible.
  • Calls to boycott stem from J. K. Rowling’s gender‑critical views, criticized by advocacy groups including GLAAD and referenced in coverage of a contested U.K. Supreme Court ruling.
  • Her comments also drew praise in some outlets, reflecting a divided reaction as Audible prepares to release Sorcerer’s Stone on Nov. 4.