Harry Potter is a wildly successful property, which has expanded through books, movies, theme parks, and even Broadway. The eight-film movie franchise remains perhaps the most beloved adaptation of the Wizarding World, with plenty of fans re-watching the magical adventures annually. But creator/writer J.K. Rowling has been in some hot water thanks to her controversial views about trans people, leading some Potter fans to boycott the franchise altogether. And actor Jim Broadbent, who played Horace Slughorn in the movies, recently defended Rowling amidst her ongoing controversies.
Rowling has been in hot water for years now, as she has doubled down on her criticism of trans people, and the way that the LGBTQ+ community and allies have defended that vulnerable community. While actors like Daniel Radcliffe have put their support behind trans folks, some stars from the Harry Potter franchise have also defended the author. The latest of these is Jim Broadbent, who shared his feelings to The Telegraph (via Variety), saying:
