Harry Potter’s Nick Frost on JK Rowling’s Trans Views: We Don’t Align – Variety

“Harry Potter‘s” new Hagrid, Nick Frost, is making it clear that he doesn’t agree with J.K. Rowling‘s views on trans rights. In a new interview with The Observer, the “Shaun of the Dead” and “Hot Fuzz” star was asked about the backlash he received from trans rights activists after signing on to play the lovable half-giant in HBO‘s upcoming “Harry Potter” series. Rowling, who has courted controversy in recent years by sharing takes on social media that are widely considered anti-trans, is an executive producer on the new series and was “very involved in the process” of selecting its creative team, according to HBO chief Casey Bloys. Frost revealed in the interview that he had to disable comments on his Instagram post about his casting due to the amount of backlash. However, he said of the author: “She’s allowed her opinion and I’m allowed mine, they just don’t align in any way, shape or form.” Popular on Variety When asked if he fears the debate over Rowling may overshadow the series, Frost said, “I don’t know,” adding: “But maybe it shouldn’t blow over? We shouldn’t just hope it will go away, because it makes it easier. Maybe we should educate
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