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Rupert Grint says he’s “obviously” against the rise of fascism after speaking out against J.K. Rowling's "anti-trans" views

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Rupert Grint has been questioned about the “rise of fascism” in the UK, given his politically outspoken reaction to J.K. Rowling‘s past “anti-trans” views. READ MORE: Soundtrack Of My Life: Rupert Grint The actor, best known for playing Ron Weasley in the Harry Potter film series, has been promoting his new film, the Finnish horror Nightborn, at the Berlin Film Festival, and during a press conference, he was asked about the rise to prominence o…

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Actor Rupert Grint said that he is “obviously against” the rise of fascism in the UK, although he assured that he chose carefully when to speak out publicly. His statements were given during a press conference at the Berlin International Film Festival, where he presented his new film, “Nightborn.” Grint, known for playing Ron Weasley in the film series of “Harry Potter,” was consulted about the growth of extreme right-wing politics in his countr…

At a press conference in the capital, Rupert Grint is clearly against right-wing pressure.Rupert Grint has clearly positioned himself against the increasing right-wing shift in the UK at the Berlinale. The 37-year-old actor, who became world-famous through his role as Ron Weasley in the "Harry Potter" films, expressed himself unequivocally during a press conference (actually about his new Finnish horror film "Nightborn"): "Of course I am against…

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NME broke the news in London, United Kingdom on Monday, February 16, 2026.
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