The new audiobook series 'Harry Potter: The Full-Cast Audio Editions' features Hugh Laurie as Albus Dumbledore, Matthew Macfadyen as Lord Voldemort, Riz Ahmed as Professor Snape, and Michelle Gomez as Professor McGonagall. Cush Jumbo will narrate the series. The project, produced by Audible and Pottermore Publishing, has sparked disappointment due to JK Rowling's controversial stance on trans rights. Rowling's support for 'gender-critical' legal cases has led to criticism from the LGBTQ+ community regarding actors who participate in Harry Potter projects, as they contribute to Rowling's funding.
Hugh Laurie will voice Albus Dumbledore and Matthew Macfadyen will voice Lord Voldemort in the new audiobook series 'Harry Potter: The Full-Cast Audio Editions'. Riz Ahmed plays Snape, while Michelle Gomez is cast as McGonagall.
The audiobook series is produced by Audible and Pottermore Publishing, which is owned by JK Rowling, a figure central to recent trans rights discussions.
Rowling has funded legal cases challenging trans rights and established the JK Rowling Women's Fund to continue supporting 'gender-critical' efforts.
Members of the LGBTQ+ community have expressed their disappointment at actors participating in Harry Potter projects, as it indirectly supports Rowling's agenda.
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