Why Black Mirror director turned down role on HBO Harry Potter series
- Black Mirror director Ally Pankiw has publicly turned down the opportunity to direct HBO Max’s upcoming Harry Potter series over JK Rowling‘s controversial views on transgender issues.
- Pankiw shared a screenshot of a text exchange with her agent rejecting the role, declaring that it is easy to say no to funding transphobia.
- Loki director Kate Herron revealed in response to Pankiw that she has also rejected offers to direct the high-profile fantasy series twice.
- Executive producer JK Rowling has faced significant backlash and calls for boycotts of the show due to her past statements on gender identity and trans activism.
- Newly cast actors for the series, including Bel Powley and Paapa Essiedu, have publicly distanced themselves from Rowling’s stance while taking on their roles.
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