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HBO voiced its support for author J.K. Rowling being an executive
producer on the upcoming �Harry Potter� TV series amid numerous attacks
against her by trans activists.
During the Max streaming event, officials confirmed that a TV series
based off the seven-book series from Rowling will move forward, the
Hollywood Reporter reported.
Officials said the long-form series will be rolled out over a 10-year
period and be faithful to the book series, with Rowling as one of its producers.
The series, featuring a new cast, promises to be "authentic
to the original books", which will see author JK Rowling serve
as an executive producer
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�J.K. is an executive producer, and her insights will be helpful,�
Casey Bloys, chairman and CEO, HBO and Max Content said. �We are in the
Harry Potter business.�
�The TV show is new and exciting, but we�ve been in the Harry Potter
business for 20 years; this isn�t a new decision,� Bloys added. �We�re comfortable being in the Potter business. �
�J.K. is a very online conversation � It�s very nuanced and complicated
and not something we�re going to get into,� the CEO continued. �Our
priority is what�s onscreen. The Harry Potter story is incredibly
affirmative and positive about love and acceptance, and that�s our
priority, what�s on the screen.�
The �Harry Potter� author also released a statement that read, �Max�s commitment to preserving the integrity of my books is important to me,
and I�m looking forward to being part of this new adaptation which will
allow for a degree of depth and detail only afforded by a long-form
television series.�
Following confirmation of Rowling�s involvement, social media users
reacted, with many blasting the move.
Reporter Sean T. Collins wrote, �If you interview an actor or filmmaker
or executive involved with the Harry Potter tv show and don�t lead with
a question about JK Rowling leading a hate group you�re done, over, out
of the art club.�
Vulture critic Kathryn VanArendonk wrote, �This faithful adaptation of
harry potter, announced with absolutely bulls*** craven disdain for
Rowling�s political impact, is bad.�
Out Magazine tweeted: �We don�t want any new Harry Potter content if
noted transphobe J.K. Rowling is involved��
Rowling has been the target of transgender activists because of her
numerous comments in defense of biological women, as previously
reported.
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