New Harry Potter Star John Lithgow Confronts J.K. Rowling Controversy After Casting Backlash

John Lithgow is a prominent actor in HBO’s new Harry Potter series, taking on the role of Albus Dumbledore previously played by Richard Harris and Michael Gambon. However, his involvement, along with other actors, has faced criticism due to J.K. Rowling’s controversial views and actions regarding transgender people. Lithgow recently spoke about this backlash, explaining that a friend – the mother of a transgender child – alerted him to an open letter asking him to withdraw from the show. He described this as a warning sign, but firmly stated he had no intention of leaving the role.






