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John Lithgow responds to J.K. Rowling backlash

John Lithgow responds to J.K. Rowling backlash after joining ‘Harry Potter’ series: ‘Why is this a factor?’

John Lithgow isn’t being intimidated by “Harry Potter” fans. The actor, 79, did an interview with The Times of London published Sunday where he addressed the backlash he’s gotten for joining HBO’s “Harry Potter” TV series because of J.K. Rowling’s anti-trans controversies.

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John Lithgow says a mother of a trans child sent him an open letter to walk away from HBO’s ‘Harry Potter’ series amid J.K. Rowling's stance

Actor and writer John Lithgow shared his experiences dealing with fan reactions after he joined HBO’s Harry Potter series.

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John Lithgow Says He Was Surprised by Backlash Over Joining ‘Harry Potter’ Series

I thought, why is this a factor at all? I wonder how J.K. Rowling has absorbed it. I suppose at a certain point I’ll meet her and I’m curious to talk to her," the actor said of the author, who has been slammed for her anti-trans comments.

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Olivia Colman and John Lithgow's ‘Jimpa' to Open NewFest Pride and Frameline49 (EXCLUSIVE)

Sophie Hyde's "Jimpa," starring Olivia Colman and John Lithgow, will serve as the opening night screening for NewFest Pride ...

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Sundance Film Festival 2025: Everything to know from film lineup to how to buy tickets

As we're just days away from the largest independent film festival in the U.S., we're ... Emily Watson, John Lithgow, Marlee Matlin, John Malkovich, Rose Byrne, Chloë Sevigny, Josh O’Connor ...

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