There are major franchises, and then there's the Wizarding World. Generations were brought up on this property, starting with J.K. Rowling's novels and then growing with stage plays, theme parks, and of course the Harry Potter movies (which are streaming with a HBO Max subscription). The IP has been the subject of some controversy, related to J.K. Rowling's controversial views about the transgender community. And Emma Watson recently got real about her relationship with the author, and what is the most "painful" part of their estrangement.
Back in 2020, Watson stood up for trans people on social media, after Rowling's comments started to go viral. The author hasn't stopped in the years that followed, with some fans boycotting Harry Potter as a result. In a recent appearance on the Jay Schetty Podcast, the Little Women actress spoke about about balancing her support of trans people with the good relationship she previously had with Rowling. In her words:
