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John Lithgow defends his role in new Harry Potter series

Mon, Feb 02, 26

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John Lithgow explains why he joined the HBO Harry Potter series despite controversy about J.K. Rowling's views.

Actor John Lithgow is working on a new Harry Potter series for HBO. Some people do not like this because J.K. Rowling said things about transgender people. Lithgow says the Harry Potter stories teach about kindness and acceptance.

He does not think the stories are bad. A friend who has a transgender child helped him understand the issue. Lithgow will play Albus Dumbledore.

He thinks this is an important job for his career.

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Why are some people upset about the new Harry Potter series?

The actor is too old

J.K. Rowling said things about transgender people

The series is on the wrong channel

The story is too long

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