Bridgerton star Nicola Coughlan has spoken out against J.K. Rowling’s transphobia in a recent Instagram post. The actor shared that she would “not touch” the upcoming HBO Original Harry Potter series, which Rowling serves as an executive producer on.
Rowling’s comments have sparked backlash, with some of her former co-stars speaking out against her views. In 2020, Daniel Radcliffe wrote an open letter stating that “transgender women are women,” and emphasizing the need to support transgender people rather than erasing their identities.
The new series is set to debut in 2026, but Coughlan’s comments suggest she may not be involved. The HBO CEO initially downplayed Rowling’s involvement, saying that her focus was on what’s on-screen, but casting calls have since been underway for pivotal roles.
Source: https://www.teenvogue.com/story/nicola-coughlan-wouldnt-touch-harry-potter-reboot-jk-rowling