J.K. Rowling Blasts “Gender Taliban” David Tennant After ‘Harry Potter’ Actor Said “Whinging” Trans Critics Are On “Wrong Side Of History”

A rich, lefty, white male celebrity so blinded by ideology he can’t see the optics of attacking the only black woman in government by calling publicly… https://t.co/caIQOFYnrU“Harry Potter” author J.K. Rowling, who has vocally supported women’s rights and has spoken out against the trans movement, reposted the minister’s message.Tennis legend Martina Navratilova also took aim at Tennant, writing, “Wow.

Billy Bragg, who had shared a screenshot of a BBC article reporting Tennant’s recent comments about Kemi Badenoch, the British Minister for Women and Equalities.In May, Badenoch proposed the mandatory implementation of single-sex toilets in public spaces across Britain, claiming it contributes to “ending the rise of so-called gender-neutral mixed sex toilet spaces”, as reported by BBC. The proposal has since been heavily criticised by transgender rights groups, who argue that gender-neutral toilet spaces help protect trans people from discrimination.The night before (June 25), Tennant was present at the British LGBT Awards to accept the LGBT+ Celebrity Ally award.

Zack Sharf Digital News Director David Tennant is the latest “Harry Potter” actor to be called out by J.K. Rowling for publicly supporting trans rights.

The original watercolor illustration for the cover of Harry Potter and The Philosopher’s Stone, the first book in author J.K. Rowling’s famous series, is now the most expensive piece of Potter-related memorabilia ever sold at auction.

J.K. Rowling is set to be involved with the forthcoming Harry Potter television series, and some fans are not happy about it.The author of the best-selling fantasy series has received criticism in recent years for being outspoken in her controversial views about the transgender community.As a result, many Harry Potter fans have claimed that they won’t be supporting her future projects, including the upcoming television adaptation of the series, with many tweeting about boycotting the author altogether.Yesterday (June 26) it was announced that the series would have Succession duo Francesca Gardiner as its writer and showrunner, and Mark Mylod as director on multiple episodes.Rowling wrote on X about the announcement: “I’m truly thrilled to announce our director and writer, both of whom I interviewed as part of the production team.”She continued: “Both have a genuine passion for #HarryPotter, and having read Francesca’s pilot script and heard Mark’s vision, I’m certain the TV show will more than live up to expectations.”Users have taken to the comments to show their disapproval of Rowling’s involvement in the series.

“Game of Thrones,” alum, who will executive produce and direct several episodes). Author J.K.

Harry Potter books will see Succession duo Mark Mylod and Francesca Gardiner at the helm as director and writer.News of the upcoming TV version of J.K. Rowling’s book series was first confirmed by HBO Max last April, with each of the seven books reportedly getting its own season.Although details of the cast are still unconfirmed, HBO recently named Gardiner, whose credits include Killing Eve, His Dark Materials and Succession, as showrunner and executive producer.Mylod, who also worked on Succession as well as Game of Thrones and The Last of Us, will act as executive producer and director of multiple episodes in the series.The series, which is currently in development, is said to be a “faithful” adaptation of Rowling’s books, complete with a new cast.I'm truly thrilled to announce our director and writer, both of whom I interviewed as part of the production team.

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Michael Schneider Variety Editor at Large “Succession” alums Francesca Gardiner and Mark Mylod are here for “Harry Potter.” Gardiner has been tapped to serve as showrunner and executive producer of HBO’s upcoming new untitled series based on the “Harry Potter” books, while Mylod is on board to direct multiple episodes, as well as executive produce. The news was announced Wednesday by HBO and Warner Bros. TV, which are behind the HBO Original series.

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David Tennant has been criticized after the Doctor Who actor told British equalities minister Kemi Badenoch to “shut up” because he disagrees with her views on trans rights.

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K.J. Yossman David Tennant has been embroiled in a war of words with U.K. Equalities Minister Kemi Badenoch just days after he was honored at the British LGBT Awards.

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