JK Rowling has explained why Paapa Essiedu will not be fired from the upcoming TV adaptation of the Harry Potter series despite him advocating for trans rights. From the moment Rowling was confirmed as an executive producer on the TV reboot,

JK Rowling has said she would never get an actor fired from the new Harry Potter TV series because of their pro-trans views.Paapa Essiedu, who has been cast as Severeus Snape in the forthcoming HBO project,

Harry Potter author JK Rowling has finally reacted after one of the new stars of the upcoming HBO reboot, Paapa Essiedu, signed an open letter in support of trans rights in the UK. The Scottish author revealed why she won't be firing the actor ahead of filming the HBO show.