Celebrities ❯J.K. Rowling

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J.K. Rowling Addresses Paapa Essiedu's Casting as Snape Following Pro-Trans Advocacy

The Harry Potter author states she lacks the authority to remove Essiedu from HBO's upcoming series and would not do so even if she could.

J.K. Rowling Clarifies She Cannot Fire Actor Paapa Essiedu for Pro-Trans Views

J.K. Rowling Condemns NYT for Downplaying Threats Over Transgender Debate

HBO Defends J.K. Rowling's Role in New 'Harry Potter' Series Despite Ongoing Backlash