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.

John Lithgow is befuddled at how J.K. Rowling's anti-trans rhetoric factors into his decision to step into HBO's forthcoming Harry Potter adaptation.

John Lithgow, who'll play Dumbledore in the 'Harry Potter' TV series, revealed if J.K. Rowling's anti-trans rhetoric impacted his choice to accept the role ...

John Lithgow Says J.K. Rowling's Anti-Trans Rhetoric Didn't Dissuade Him From Taking On ‘Harry Potter' Series Role: "Why Is This A Factor At All?" Story by Natalie Oganesyan • 1d.

Harry Potter has been controversial ever since author JK Rowling became an anti-transgender activist. Her X/Twitter feed is ...

John Lithgow has insisted he was surprised by the backlash he’s faced for joining the cast of Harry Potter. The 79-year-old actor will play Hogwarts headmaster Albus Dumbledore in HBO’s ...

The actors who have been cast in the new Harry Potter TV stars are being asked about their opinions on JK Rowling.In the last five years, the author has repeatedly come under fire for various comments ...

J.K. Rowling is, unfortunately, on a bit of a winning streak. For years now, she has been almost solely focused on being as ...

Almost every time an actor is cast in a Harry Potter production, they’re asked about the creator’s transphobia.

Nick Frost came under criticism from transgender rights supporters when he was cast as Hagrid in HBO's upcoming "Harry Potter ...