Pedro Pascal Slams J.K. Rowling as a ‘Heinous Loser’ for Anti-Trans Rhetoric, Supports ‘Harry Potter’ Boycott – Variety
2025-04-24T18:34:00Z
Pedro Pascal has spoken out against J.K. Rowling’s rhetoric against the trans community.
Pedro Pascal has once again supported the trans community by speaking out against J.K. Rowling, who devotes much of her social media messaging to rhetoric against trans people.
Pascal took action on Instagram, under a video posted on April 17 by writer and activist Tariq Raouf, who refers to Rowling’s efforts to help the U.K. Supreme Court define women in a way that works against trans women as “Voldemort villain shit.” Rowling has helped to fund these efforts through her support of and contributions to the group For Women Scotland.
“It has become our mission as the general public to make sure that every single thing that’s ‘Harry Potter‘-related fails,” Raouf also said.
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Pascal liked the video and commented, “Awful disgusting SHIT is exactly right. Heinous LOSER behavior.”
Pascal’s sister Lux Pascal publicly announced that she was a trans woman in 2021 and Pedro has frequently been vocal in his support of her and the community.
“She is and has always been one of the most powerful people and personalities I’ve ever known,” Pedro said of Lux in a 2023 Esquire interview. “My protective side is lethal, but I need her more than she needs me.”
Several other stars have spoke against Rowling’s anti-trans rhetoric, including “Bridgerton” star Nicola Coughlan and, notably, the three key actors from the Harry Potter film series: Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint and Emma Watson.
Rowling’s response to her political action was a selfie with a smoke and a drink that reads, “I love it when a plan comes together. #SupremeCourt #WomensRights.”
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