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    HBO’s Casey Bloys: ‘Harry Potter’ Followers Can ‘Debate’ Creator J.Ok. Rowling on Twitter Amid Transphobia Controversy

    David GroveBy David GroveMay 2, 20253 Mins Read
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    HBO’s Casey Bloys: ‘Harry Potter’ Followers Can ‘Debate’ Creator J.Ok. Rowling on Twitter Amid Transphobia Controversy
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    HBO chief content material officer Casey Bloys is seeking to hold the “Harry Potter” sequence backlash to solely on social media. After “Harry Potter” creator and sequence govt producer J.Ok. Rowling lately celebrated the U.Ok. Supreme Courtroom ruling that outlined gender by organic intercourse (one of many many statements amid her years-long dedication to being transphobic), the community’s budding “Harry Potter” sequence was thrust again into the highlight.

    John Lithgow, who additionally will star within the upcoming “Harry Potter” present, instructed The Occasions of London that he didn’t anticipate to obtain backlash for becoming a member of the forged, and questioned on file why Rowling’s political opinions can be a “issue in any respect” for the sequence. In the meantime, Paapa Essiedu, who will play Professor Snape, signed an open letter calling for movie and TV trade motion to guard trans rights within the U.Ok.

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    There’s no magic wand that may make the Rowling-fueled “Harry Potter” controversy go away, however Bloys at the very least needs it to remain on a sure turf for one TERF-er. Bloys mentioned throughout “The City” podcast that Rowling is “entitled” to her personal political standpoint, and that the “Harry Potter” sequence is separate from Rowling’s private beliefs.

    “We have already got a present on HBO from her referred to as ‘C.B. Strike’ that we do with the BBC. It’s fairly clear that these are her private, political opinions. She’s entitled to them,” Bloys mentioned. “‘Harry Potter’ isn’t secretly being infused with something. And if you wish to debate her, you’ll be able to go on Twitter.”

    He added, “The choice to be in enterprise with JK Rowling isn’t new for us. We’ve been in enterprise for 25 years.” The “Harry Potter” movie franchise included eight motion pictures and grossed $7.7 billion worldwide. That is the primary sequence adaptation of the IP.

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    Bloys beforehand mentioned that Rowling was “pretty concerned within the course of of choosing the author and director” for the sequence and that she additionally gave her “opinions on casting.” He added that Rowling’s anti-trans statements “haven’t affected the casting or hiring of writers or manufacturing employees” for the sequence. Francesca Gardiner is the showrunner and Mark Mylod will direct.

    A spokesperson for the community on the time added in a press release to Selection the “Harry Potter” sequence will solely “profit” from having Rowling concerned. The assertion praised Rowling’s “contributions” to Warner Bros. Discovery as being “invaluable.”

    “We’re proud to as soon as once more inform the story of Harry Potter — the heartwarming books that talk to energy of friendship, resolve and acceptance,” the assertion learn. “JK Rowling has a proper to specific her private views. We are going to stay targeted on the event of the brand new sequence, which is able to solely profit from her involvement.”



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