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John Lithgow shocked by backlash he got from pro-trans activists over joining new ‘Harry Potter’ series
Actor John Lithgow said in a recent interview that he got backlash for joining the cast of the HBO's new "Harry Potter" ...
'Harry Potter' Star John Lithgow Can’t Understand All The J.K. Rowling Backlash
"Why is this a factor at all?" the actor, who is slated to play Albus Dumbledore in HBO's upcoming show, said amid Rowling's ...
John Lithgow Reveals Whether He Considered J.K. Rowling's Anti-Trans Rhetoric When Offered His Harry Potter Role
John Lithgow, who'll play Dumbledore in the 'Harry Potter' TV series, revealed if J.K. Rowling's anti-trans rhetoric impacted ...
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John Lithgow Reacts to J.K. Rowling’s Anti-Trans Backlash After Joining ‘Harry Potter’ Series
Harry Potter reboot star John Lithgow reacts to the controversy surrounding J.K. Rowling’s anti-trans comments and backlash ...
John Lithgow says the 'Harry Potter' series is his last major role, but questions J.K. Rowling backlash: 'Why is this a factor?'
John Lithgow said he didn't expect the backlash that followed the announcement that he'll be playing Albus Dumbledore in the ...
'Harry Potter's John Lithgow "Curious" To Speak to J.K. Rowling About Trans Backlash
The new Albus Dumbledore doesn't understand the backlash he's receiving over appearing in HBO's 'Harry Potter' series.
John Lithgow Says J.K. Rowling's Anti-Trans Rhetoric Didn't Dissuade Him From Taking On ‘Harry Potter' Series Role: "Why Is This A Factor At All?"
Despite the ire toward and denouncement of J.K. Rowling from such colleagues like Nicola Coughlan, Pedro Pascal and David ...
John Lithgow calls backlash to Harry Potter role ‘odd’ following JK Rowling’s anti-trans rhetoric
John Lithgow has called the backlash to him being cast in the upcoming Harry Potter TV series “odd”, and said that the ...
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John Lithgow says a mother of a trans child sent him an open letter to walk away from HBO’s ‘Harry Potter’ series amid J.K. Rowling's stance
Actor and writer John Lithgow shared his experiences dealing with fan reactions after he joined HBO’s Harry Potter series.
John Lithgow Stars As Buzz Aldrin In New iHeart Podcast Drama ‘Buzz’ From Thoroughbred Studios
Buzz' podcast starring John Lithgow delves Into Buzz Aldrin’s life and the Apollo 11 mission; iHeart Podcasts and ...
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John Lithgow Reveals Whether He Considered J.K. Rowling's Anti-Trans Rhetoric When Offered His Harry Potter Role
Ian West/PA Images via Getty; Mike Marsland/WireImage John Lithgow wasn't thinking about J.K. Rowling's anti-trans rhetoric when he accepted his role in the upcoming Harry Potter TV series.