New Dumbledore actor says he almost quit HBO's Harry Potter show over J.K. Rowling's controversial opinions
Actor John Lithgow, cast as Albus Dumbledore in HBO's upcoming Harry Potter series, admitted he nearly quit the role due to J.K. Rowling's controversial opinions on transgender rights. Lithgow stated his involvement does not signify agreement with Rowling's views, emphasizing that the Harry Potter stories champion acceptance and kindness.
- Entities
- Game: Harry Potter
- Person: J.K. Rowling
- Game: Hogwarts Legacy
- Company: HBO
- Person: John Lithgow
- Topic: Inclusivity
- Topic: Transgender Rights
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