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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Kevin E G Perry

Andrew Garfield says watching Harry Potter is ‘controversial’ because it benefits JK Rowling

Andrew Garfield referred to author J.K. Rowling as “she that shall remain nameless” as he revealed he recently watched the Harry Potter movies for the first time.

Aside from the remark about Rowling (referencing the series’ antagonist Lord Voldemort who is often referred to as “he who shall not be named”), the 42-year-old Los Angeles-born actor was otherwise full of praise for the franchise, noting that lead actor is Daniel Radcliffe is “really good” in the films.

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