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What’s the Harry Potter cast said about JK Rowling?

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Harry Potter cast speaks out on J.K. Rowling's controversial trans rights stance as HBO series in development with her involvement raises industry eyebrows.
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  • Emma Watson, who played Hermione, called Rowling's views 'deeply troubling' and said the cast 'stands with the trans community'.
  • Daniel Radcliffe, the franchise's titular star, earlier published an essay condemning Rowling's remarks, stating 'transgender women are women'.
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J.K. Rowling, Emma Watson, Daniel Radcliffe, HBO, Harry Potter
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