
For seven years, author J.K. Rowling has been a vocal advocate for women’s rights, but her views have also led to accusations of being anti-transgender. This has sparked considerable public debate, with several actors from the Harry Potter films – including Miriam Margoyles, Daniel Radcliffe, and Emma Watson – publicly sharing their thoughts. However, not everyone has joined the criticism. Jim Broadbent previously expressed sadness about the situation, and now John Lithgow has told Variety that he resisted pressure to decline his role as Dumbledore because of Rowling’s views.