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HBO Exec Promises ‘Harry Potter’ Series ‘Not Secretly Being Infused’ With J.K. Rowling’s Anti-Trans Rhetoric

An HBO exec has promised fans of the Harry Potter franchise that the upcoming TV series will not be "infused" with J.K. Rowling’s anti-trans beliefs.

In the decades since the original book series and feature films, Rowling has become synonymous with her anti-trans rhetoric, with the author controversially espousing her viewpoints on social media. HBO has billed its upcoming series as “a faithful adaptation” that “will feature a new cast to lead a new generation of fandom, full of the fantastic detail and much-loved characters ‘Harry Potter’ fans have loved for over twenty-five years.” In February, John Lithgow was cast as the series’ Albus Dumbledore, and the actor was met with criticism over his decision to join the production due to its association with Rowling.

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