Are JK Rowling Entertainment will influence Harry Potter series? Executive Responsecasey Bloys explained the writer’s involvement in the project and commented on Rowling statements considered transphobic writing

An executive of HBO promised franchise fans Harry Potter that the next television series will not be “impregnated” with the transphobic beliefs of JK Rowlingdespite the author’s direct involvement with production.

In the years after the release of the original books and movies, the author became famous for the anti-trans statements, defending a controversial point of view on social networks. However, although even actors in the cinematic series have spoken out against Rowlinga HBO and the Warner Bros. Disk remain aligned with her.

“The decision to do business with JK Rowling It is not new to us. We have been in the market for 25 years, “he said Casey BloysContent Director of HBOto the podcast The Town (via Variety).

In 2024, Bloys stated that the writer was “very, very involved” in the pre-production of the series, including the choice of showrunner Francesca Gardiner and the director Mark Mylod. However, he insisted that personal political opinions of Rowling would not influence the series itself.

We already have a program of it in HBO called CB Strikethat we do with the BBC. It is very clear that these are her personal political views. She is entitled to them. Harry Potter It is not being secretly infused with anything. And if you want to debate with her, you can go to Twitter. ”

THE HBO announced his next series as “a faithful adaptation” that “will present a new cast to lead a new generation of fans, full of fantastic details and characters very dear to fans of Harry Potter For over 25 years “.

“We are proud to tell the story of Harry Potter – The moving books that speak of the power of friendship, determination and acceptance, ”said the HBO at the time. “JK Rowling You have the right to express your personal opinions. We will remain focused on the development of the new series, which will only benefit from its involvement. ”

In February, John Lithgow was cast to interpret Dumbledore target in the series, and the actor was received with criticism for his decision to join production due to his association with Rowling.

“I thought: Why is this a factor? JK Rowling Did you absorb this? I imagine that at some point I will know her and I’m curious to talk to her, “he said Lithgowadding that it faced less criticism when interpreted Roald Dahl in the piece Giant“, from West endeven the author being a known anti -Semitic. “No one complained when I agreed to interpret Dahlbut I received so many messages about JK Rowling“He noted.” Isn’t it strange? “

Article published on May 2, 2025 at Rolling Stone. To read the original in English, click here.

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