‘Funds Trans Genocide’: Lilly Wachowski Slams Harry Potter TV Show & J.K. Rowling

'Matrix' Director Lilly Wachowski Says Supporting 'Harry Potter' Means 'Supporting Trans Genocide'

Matrix co-director Lilly Wachowski has called for a boycott of the Harry Potter franchise, accusing J.K. Rowling of directly funding what she called “trans genocide” — and Rowling’s team has responded just as forcefully, calling the accusation “seriously defamatory.” Wachowski’s comments came in a Variety interview published September 11, timed to growing attention around HBO’s […] The post ‘Matrix’ Director Lilly Wachowski Says Supporting ‘Harr…

The Matrix Creator Officially Calls Out Harry Potter Fans Ahead of HBO Release

The HBO original Harry Potter series is all set for its Christmas 2026 premiere. Ahead of the much-anticipated release, Lilly Wachowski, who co-directed the cult classic The Matrix, spoke out against supporting the J.K. Rowling’s franchise. Her comments stemmed from Rowling’s views on transgender issues. Wachowski argued that any financial support generated through watching Harry […] This post belongs to FandomWire and first appeared on FandomWi…

Lilly Wachowski Accuses Harry Potter Author And New HBO Series Supporters Of "Funding Trans Genocide"

The Matrix co-director Lilly Wachowski did not hold back when asked for her views on J.K. Rowling and the new Harry Potter HBO series, and the author has now responded...

J.K. Rowling Responds to Being Accused of 'Funding Trans Genocide'

"Harry Potter" writer J.K. Rowling is responding to "The Matrix" director Lilly Wachowski after she accused her of "funding trans genocide." The J.K. Rowling Responds To Being Accused Of ‘Funding Trans Genocide’ first appeared on The Blast

J.K. Rowling’s rep responds to Lilly Wachowski’s accusation of ‘funding trans genocide’

“The money that goes into you enjoying these products, a portion of that money goes to J.K. Rowling and that money goes into her funding anti-trans legislation all over the world,” Wachowski claimed.J.K. Rowling in London on Nov. 13, 2018; Lilly Wachowski in New York City on June 8, 2026Credit: TOLGA AKMEN/AFP via Getty; Santiago Felipe/GettyKey pointsLilly Wachowski accused J.K. Rowling of “funding anti-trans legislation all over the world,” ca…

Lilly Wachowski says supporting Harry Potter is “supporting trans genocide”

Transgender action and sci-fi director Lilly Wachowski told Variety that fans of the magical kids’ fantasy series Harry Potter are “supporting trans genocide” because it helps fund the anti-trans activism of the series’ author JK Rowling. “She is funding trans genocide,” Wachowski said in an interview with Variety published on Friday. “JK Rowling funds trans genocide, full stop. So, if you support Harry Potter, you’re supporting trans genocide. …