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John Lithgow responds to J.K. Rowling backlash

John Lithgow shocked by backlash he got from pro-trans activists over joining new ‘Harry Potter’ series

Actor John Lithgow said in a recent interview that he got backlash for joining the cast of the HBO's new "Harry Potter" adaptation thanks to J.K. Rowling's statements on gender.

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'Harry Potter' Star John Lithgow Can’t Understand All The J.K. Rowling Backlash

"Why is this a factor at all?" the actor, who is slated to play Albus Dumbledore in HBO's upcoming show, said amid Rowling's anti-trans controversies.

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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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Daniel Radcliffe's favourite book and it couldn’t be further from Harry Potter

Daniel Radcliffe played the role of Harry Potter from 2001 to 2011, during which he ventured into stage acting.

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Harry Potter stars now from alcohol death and prison to life-changing car crash

Tom Felton is the only original actor returning for the new Harry Potter TV series, but while the whole cast is now facing ...

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David Tennant Says ‘Harry Potter’ Author J.K. Rowling Should “Get Out Of The Way” Of Trans Rights

David Tennant says he wishes Harry Potter author J.K.Rowling “no ill will”, but there has been “demonization” of the trans ...

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