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HBO Defends J.K. Rowling’s Involvement in Harry Potter Series: “She Has A Right to Express Her Personal Views"

November 20, 2024 Jordan Ruimy

J.K. Rowling is the creator of Harry Potter, there’s no escaping that fact, but in recent years, her anti-Trans activism has caused much controversy and turned her into a total villain, rivaling Voldemort, in some corners of the internet.

Warner Bros. is currently developing a Harry Potter TV series, and Rowling’s involvement has been a major point of contention. It doesn’t help that HBO and Warner Bros have refused to comment on the matter, until now ..

It turns out that Rowling will be deeply indebted in the creative process of the series. At a recent press event, HBO chief Casey Bloy confirmed that Rowling was “very, very involved in the process selecting the writer and the director,” and her statements on transgender people “haven’t affected the casting or hiring of writers or production staff.”

In a further statement to Variety, HBO said Warner Bros. has “been working with J.K. Rowling and in the Harry Potter business for over 20 years” and “her contribution has been invaluable.” The statement continued, “We are proud to once again tell the story of Harry Potter — the heartwarming books that speak to power of friendship, resolve and acceptance. J.K. Rowling has a right to express her personal views. We will remain focused on the development of the new series, which will only benefit from her involvement.“

A Variety report recently had Kat Miller, creative director of the ultra-popular MuggleNet, implying that the Harry Potter fanbase, which is comprised of millions upon millions of fans, “definitely has fractured, and that it is mostly because of [Rowling].” She added, "there are just too many political things that are interfering with the enthusiasm being at 100%.”

As for the upcoming Potter series, the casting process has definitely begun for it. An open call was recently put out for children between the ages of 9 and 11 to play Harry Potter, Ron Weasley, and Hermione Granger. There have also been reports that the great Mark Rylance might be playing Dumbledore.

Francesca Gardiner is set as the writer and showrunner, while Mark Mylod signed on to executive produce and direct multiple episodes — both were heavily involved in HBO’s acclaimed “Succession.”

The plan is for each season of the Harry Potter TV series to cover one of Rowling’s novels, for a total of seven seasons. This is going to be a blockbuster TV event, and I doubt Rowling’s involvement will deter many from tuning in to watch the show.

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