Many actors are involved in upcoming Harry Potter projects despite J.K. Rowling's controversial views on transgender issues, which have sparked significant backlash and calls for boycotts. Rowling has actively supported campaigns that undermine trans rights, including funding legal efforts that deny the recognition of trans women as women. This has not deterred actors, such as those in the new HBO series, from participating. Ben Barnes, recognized for his role in The Chronicles of Narnia, expressed his feelings about the fan community and the complexities around the franchise's recent developments.
I found it very weird for a lot of years, because I didn't really understand what was happening. Then I went through a phase of being like, 'Wait, people have imagined me in this sort of old universe thing for like, 15 plus, 20 years now.' It's that kind of commitment to it, which I really kind of value.
Most people in the world found those stories and those movies, when they came out, really joyful. And obviously, in the last few years, I've found it much more complex.
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