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Harry Potter Reboot Star John Lithgow Addresses 'Partner' JK Rowling Amid Trans Rights Controversy

John Lithgow has been cast as Professor Dumbledore in the new HBO Harry Potter show, but the series has been highly controversial due to the anti-transgender activism of author JK Rowling. Lithgow is aware of the controversy,

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John Lithgow responds to J.K. Rowling backlash after joining ‘Harry Potter’ series: ‘Why is this a factor?’

John Lithgow isn’t being intimidated by “Harry Potter” fans. The actor, 79, did an interview with the Times of London published Sunday where he addressed the backlash he’s gotten for joining HBO’s “Harry Potter” TV series because of J.K. Rowling’s anti-trans controversies.

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John Lithgow fumbles JK Rowling question as Harry Potter TV show cast struggles with fan backlash

It seems like HBO’s new Harry Potter TV show is unable to catch a break from backlash. After widespread criticism to casting Paapa Essiedu, a Black man, as Severus Snape, outraged netizens have now set their sights on the rest of the cast: Hot Fuzz actor Nick Frost,

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“Harry Potter ”series“ ”star John Lithgow surprised by J.K. Rowling backlash: 'Why is this a factor?'

"I wonder how J.K. Rowling has absorbed it," pondered the 79-year-old star. "I suppose at a certain point I’ll meet her." ...

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John Lithgow Stars As Buzz Aldrin In New iHeart Podcast Drama ‘Buzz’ From Thoroughbred Studios

Buzz' podcast starring John Lithgow delves Into Buzz Aldrin’s life and the Apollo 11 mission; iHeart Podcasts and ...

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J.K. Rowling Insists She Lacks the Power to Fire Paapa Essiedu From 'Harry Potter' Over Differing Trans Views - and Wouldn't Anyway

J.K. Rowling, who has been a staunch anti-trans advocate, responded Monday to the suggestion Paapa Essiedu's role as Severus Snape in the new "Harry Potter" series was at risk after he signed an open ...

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