Actress Bel Powley, known for playing a role in the “Harry Potter” reboot, says she strongly disagrees with J.K. Rowling’s views on gender and the trans community. She adds that trans people deserve safety and dignity.
Powley’s comments align with several other actors who have publicly distanced themselves from Rowling’s outspoken stance on trans issues. The Independent and NME both report that Powley joins co-stars and fellow cast members connected to the reboot and related productions who express disagreement. In NME’s account, the actress follows remarks by other performers listed as John Lithgow, Nick Frost, and Pappa Essiedu, who also distance themselves from Rowling’s positions.
Across the coverage, the focus remains on the same point: Powley’s explicit statement of disagreement with Rowling, and the broader pattern of cast members responding publicly to the author’s comments about trans people. The articles do not describe any specific policy or change to production plans tied to the statements.
