JK Rowling, who has faced backlash for her views on transgender women, dismissed an online critic who accused the "Harry Potter" author of being far right.

HBO has faced backlash after telling fans JK Rowling has a right to her ‘personal views’ after confirming her involvement in the Harry Potter series. The new TV series, from showrunner Francesca Gardiner and director Mark Mylod – will re-adapt the bestselling children’s fantasy franhcise with a fresh new cast.

Over the past years, there have been a lot of talks about reviving the fantasy franchise after the saga concluded in 2011. Now, we are definitely getting another shot at the Wizarding World of Harry Potter through a long-form television series.

JK Rowling's right to express her personal views has been defended by Warner Bros, as the studio prepares to film the new Harry Potter TV series. The Times of London reports that the studio has released a statement clarifying its support for the author,

Warner Bros has defended JK Rowling’s “right to express her personal views” amid a prolonged transgender row. The author was branded “transphobic” by activists in 2020 and shunned by the hand-picked stars of the Harry Potter films after sharing gender-critical views.

T he production of a new Harry Potter series by HBO has sparked a heated debate among fans of the saga. Now under the umbrella of Warner Bros Discovery, the network has issued a s

J.K. Rowling stirs up controversy again. The author of "Harry Potter" criticized the observance of Transgender Day of Remembrance. J.K. Rowling became famous as the author of "Harry Potter," but she is now best known for her highly controversial activity on the platform X.

The television network called Rowling's involvement "invaluable" to the project, slated to debut between late 2026 and early 2027.

Amber Duke and Nial Stanage react to HBO's move to tap J.K. Rowling to help them with a new Harry Potter TV series. #harrypotter #jkrowling