'If You Want to Debate Her, You Can Go on Twitter': HBO TV Boss Defends J.K. Rowling Amid Harry Potter Controversy

Casey Bloys, HBO’s chief content officer, is telling Harry Potterfans that the new TV adaptation of author J.K. Rowling’s book series will not be “infused” with her public and controversial takes on the transgender community. Per Variety, Bloys appeared on The Town podcast to talk about the new Harry Potter series and addressed how the network and the show’s cast have received comments about their involvement in the show.
The once-universally-beloved franchise has become the subject of controversy as Rowling has been very outspoken against the transgender community and has funded anti-trans campaigns in the United Kingdom. Rowling continues to use social media as a platform to share her controversial opinions on the transgender community, verbally attacking online critics as well as public figures such as John Oliver.
HBO’s Casey Bloys: Being in Business with Rowling “Is Not New For Us”
“The decision to be in business with J.
The once-universally-beloved franchise has become the subject of controversy as Rowling has been very outspoken against the transgender community and has funded anti-trans campaigns in the United Kingdom. Rowling continues to use social media as a platform to share her controversial opinions on the transgender community, verbally attacking online critics as well as public figures such as John Oliver.
HBO’s Casey Bloys: Being in Business with Rowling “Is Not New For Us”
“The decision to be in business with J.
- 5/2/2025
- by Deana Carpenter
- CBR
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