Author J.K. Rowling, who for some years has been heavily criticized for comments deemed transphobic, added a layer on Friday.
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Many trans rights activists are beginning to boycott the upcoming Harry Potter TV series on HBO Max with new comedians.
A British writer got wind of this movement and decided to mock the participants on Twitter.
“Terrible news, I feel like I have to share it with you. Enthusiasts are trying to stage another boycott of my work, this time against the Harry Potter TV series. Since a warned person is worth two, I took my precautions by piling on copious amounts of champagne,” JK Rowling said. teased.
In response to a user who commented on his tweet, the author said that a party was planned to mark the release of the new series.
These new comments of the writer have raised strong reactions among the internet users. While many Ms. Rowling fans supported it, many lamented the Harry Potter creator’s comments.
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