"In a profile of Lithgow published this week, the New York Times reveals that the Emmy, Tony, and Golden Globe-winning actor was "stung" by criticism of his involvement in the series, but ultimately opted to stick with the project, insisting that Rowling's stories are "clearly on the side of the angels, against intolerance and bigotry.""
"The author has been confirmed as an executive producer on the series, but Lithgow insisted that he has never met Rowling and that he disagrees with her views on trans issues."
""I find it ironic and somewhat inexplicable that Rowling has expressed such views," he said, according to The Hollywood Reporter. "I've read about them, and I've never met her. She's not really involved in this production at all.""
John Lithgow, cast as Albus Dumbledore in HBO Max's upcoming Harry Potter adaptation, initially felt conflicted about his involvement amid controversy surrounding author JK Rowling's opposition to transgender rights. The Emmy and Tony-winning actor was "stung" by criticism but chose to continue with the project. Lithgow stated that Rowling's stories align with values against intolerance and bigotry. He emphasized never meeting Rowling and disagreeing with her positions on trans issues. Lithgow described taking the subject extremely seriously, finding Rowling's views ironic and inexplicable. He noted that Rowling serves as executive producer but maintains minimal involvement in the actual production.
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