In recent years, J.K. Rowling, author of the famous Harry Potter book series, has sparked backlash from the left over her comments regarding women’s rights and the LGBT movement. Despite incessant attempts to cancel her, Warner Bros. selected Rowling to be on the creative team of an upcoming installment in the franchise.
Rowling took to social media, replying to a post from The Hollywood Reporter announcing Francesca Gardiner as the writer and showrunner, whereas Mark Mylod would serve as the director. The author voiced her excitement to announce the duo who would help lead the newest piece of the critically acclaimed franchise.
“I’m truly thrilled to announce our director and writer, both of whom I interviewed as part of the production team. Both have a genuine passion for Harry Potter, and having read Francesca’s pilot script and heard Mark’s vision, I’m certain the TV show will more than live up to expectations,” she wrote on X.
“The HBO #HarryPotter series has named Francesca Gardiner as its writer and showrunner and tapped Mark Mylod to direct multiple episodes. Both are Emmy winners for #Succession,” The Hollywood Reporter initially posted.
LGBT activists have long targeted Rowling over her expression of her beliefs toward the transgender ideology. Despite facing harsh criticism and attacks from the left, Rowling has refused to back down from her stance.
In April, The American Tribune reported on news surrounding Rowling where the BBC was forced to issue an apology to the author over suggestions that her remarks toward the transgender community would soon become illegal based on U.K. hate speech laws.
BBC Scotland released a story in early April insinuating that her “derogatory comments” would be classified as a criminal offense under the Hate Crime and Public Order (Scotland) Act 2021. However, this statement was proven incorrect, and the outlet issued a follow-up correction and apology.
Where Rowling’s speech is not necessarily protected in the same way it would be under the First Amendment in the United States, she maintained that she would gladly serve time in prison if it meant not caving into compelled speech.
“I’ll happily do two years if the alternative is compelled speech and forced denial of the reality and importance of sex. Bring on the court case, I say. It’ll be more fun than I’ve ever had on a red carpet,” Rowling said.
She further quipped that she would be right at home performing duties in the prison library. While that would be Rowling’s first choice, she also indicated she would be open to tasks in areas such as the kitchen or laundry.
“Hoping for the library, obviously, but I think I could do ok in the kitchens. Laundry might be a problem. I have a tendency to shrink stuff/turn it pink accidentally. Guessing that won’t be a major issue if it’s mostly scrubs and sheets, though,” she joked.
Rowling’s refusal to back down from the woke mob and defiance of cancel culture serves as an example for other prominent conservatives who should not compromise their values for the sake of success in the progressive world of the entertainment industry.
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