Another Hogwarts Professor Speaks Out on JK Rowling, Calls Her "Too Harsh"

Harry Potter star Miriam Margolyes speaks out about JK Rowling's trans stance

Actress Miriam Margolyes starred as Professor Sprout in two of the Harry Potter films, adapted from the novels by JK Rowling.

Another Hogwarts Professor Speaks Out on JK Rowling, Calls Her "Too Harsh"

For more than a decade, J.K. Rowling was one of the most popular and beloved authors in the world. Her 1997 book, Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone (AKA Sorcerer’s Stone), launched what would become one of the most successful franchises in history, with the books selling more than 600 million copies, and the eight films making nearly $8 billion. In addition to the seven books and eight movies, the franchise also created three spinoff film…

Harry Potter Star Miriam Margolyes Speaks Out About JK Rowling's Trans Stance - Great Yorkshire Radio

Margolyes, who played Professor Sprout in the film series, said it was “fair enough” to criticise Rowling, who has been outspoken in her gender critical views. However, the 84-year-old actress said the backlash against the writer had become “unkind”, and highlighted her absence from certain celebrations of the Harry Potter story. In 2022, Rowling did not appear in a 25th anniversary TV reunion featuring Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson and Rupert G…

JK Rowling Faces More Backlash From 'Harry Potter' Star : Disney Fanatic

The Harry Potter universe remains one of the most enduring and recognizable franchises in pop culture. With over 600 million books sold and more than $7.7 billion grossed from the eight films, its legacy is nothing short of massive. But in recent years, the conversations surrounding the Wizarding World have shifted from magical creatures and Quidditch to more serious, real-world issues, most of which center around the series’ creator. Credit: Vi…

“Too Harsh”: JK Rowling Slammed by Yet Another 'Harry Potter' Star

For many longtime fans of the Harry Potter universe, the once-celebrated world of magic and mischief has become complicated. Once a franchise synonymous with childhood nostalgia, midnight movie premieres, and the magic of Hogwarts, the Wizarding World has, in recent years, become entangled in some very real-world controversy. Credit: Video Screenshot, ‘Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone’, Warner Bros. Related: FIRST LOOK: HBO’s ‘Harry Potter’…