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The globalHarry Pottercommunity had long been celebrated as a place of companionship and inclusivity. But the community’s reputation took a severe hit in recent years, ever sinceHarry Pottercreator J.K. Rowling came out with statements that are seen as transphobic. This led to a fission within the fandom, as people in theHarry PotterCommunity took sides on the issue for or against Rowling.
As the person who portrayedHarry Potterin the movies, Daniel Radcliffe was caught in the middle of the discourse. The actor came out with a clear stance, expressing his support for the transgender community and condemning alleged transphobic remarks by Rowling. Now, Radcliffe has revealed that while his stance has heavily strained his relationship with J.K. Rowling, he has no intention of backing down from his statements.
J.K. Rowling Opposed ByHarry PotterActors
Many actors who had worked in theHarry Potterfranchise have taken issue publicly with J.K. Rowling’s alleged remarks about the transgender community. Chief among them were Emma Watson andDaniel Radcliffe. The latter in particular emphasised the need to listen to transgender people on the issue of trans rights instead of Rowling or other detractors of the movement.
“They can save their apologies”: J.K. Rowling Has a Public Fallout With Emma Watson and Daniel Radcliffe to Defend Her Controversial Stance Against Trans-Rights
For some time, J.K. Rowling did not directly address Radcliffe and Watson’s repudiation of her stance on transgender issues. But recently the author made it clear that their position is unacceptable to her. When asked on X (formerly Twitter) if celebrities like Radcliffe and Watson would be safe in the knowledge that she would forgive them if they gave her a public apology, Rowling answered in the negative:
Not safe, I’m afraid. Celebs who cosied up to a movement intent on eroding women’s hard-won rights and who used their platforms to cheer on the transitioning of minors can save their apologies for traumatised detransitioners and vulnerable women reliant on single sex spaces.
Upon hearing news of Rowling’s remarks, Radcliffe reiterated his previous stance on transgender rights toThe Atlantic. The actor reflected on the world ofHarry Potterthat Rowling had created, and its deeply empathetic attitude towards outsiders and minorities. He also acknowledged the effect theHarry Potterbooks had on his own career:
“I will continue to support the rights of all LGBTQ people, and have no further comment than that… Obviously Harry Potter would not have happened without [J.K. Rowling], so nothing in my life would have probably happened the way it is without that person. But that doesn’t mean that you owe the things you truly believe to someone else for your entire life.”
With his response, Daniel Radcliffe has made it clear that he will not allow his past association with the world ofHarry Potterto stop him from speaking up for what he believes in. His stance has been applauded by many in theHarry Pottercommunity.
TheHarry PotterFandom Remains Divided
Since making her position on transgender issues public, J.K. Rowling has been receiving blowback from many corners of the internet.
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Despite the controversy, theHarry Potterfilms and books continue to be a major franchise IP. The series was most recently given a video game adaptation in the form ofHogwarts Legacy. The game was a huge hit, and plans are already underway for a sequel.
TheHarry Pottermovies are now available for streaming on HBO Max.
Neeraj Chand
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Writer with 8 years of experience working for some of the biggest pop culture websites in the world, including Screen rant, CBR, Looper, and Movieweb. Filled with a keen sense of enthusiasm towards studying the changing landscape of the international entertainment industry, and tracking those changes by writing articles relating to them in the form of news, features, listicles, and reviews.
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