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Pedro Pascal Condemns J.K. Rowling Over UK Court Ruling Excluding Trans Women

The actor criticized Rowling's celebration of the decision, voiced support for a Harry Potter boycott, and highlighted his advocacy for trans rights.

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Overview

  • Pedro Pascal called J.K. Rowling's reaction to the UK Supreme Court ruling 'heinous loser behavior' in an Instagram comment under activist Tariq Ra’ouf's video.
  • The ruling defined 'woman' under the Equality Act as based on biological sex, excluding transgender women from that legal category.
  • Rowling celebrated the decision on social media, posting a photo with the caption, 'I love it when a plan comes together,' and has financially supported the group behind the legal challenge.
  • Pascal wore a 'Protect the Dolls' T-shirt at the London premiere of Marvel's Thunderbolts, with proceeds from the shirt supporting Trans Lifeline, a trans advocacy organization.
  • Calls for boycotting Harry Potter-related media have intensified, with Pascal and other celebrities, including former Harry Potter stars, publicly opposing Rowling's stance.