Archive · 8 Aug 2025
Gomez Voices Support Amidst Harry Potter Backlash
Actress Michelle Gomez, who is involved in a new 'Harry Potter' project, has spoken out to show support for transgender people.
This comes after some people expressed concerns about her role because of comments made by the 'Harry Potter' author, J.K. Rowling, that have been seen as against transgender rights.
Gomez wants her fans to know she stands with the trans community.
Rowling has made comments that have upset many people, especially those in the LGBTQ+ community.
Others involved in the 'Harry Potter' world, like Paapa Essiedu, have also shown support for trans rights, and HBO has said that the show will focus on themes of love and acceptance.
Michelle Gomez voiced support for the trans community after being cast in a 'Harry Potter' project.
Gomez stated she understands the pain caused by J.K. Rowling's views.
Gomez's role is in Pottermore Publishing and Audible's 'Harry Potter: The Full-Cast Audio Editions'.
Rowling previously celebrated a UK Supreme Court ruling against trans women's legal recognition.
Paapa Essiedu, cast in the HBO Max Harry Potter series, signed a letter against Rowling's stance.
- Who
- Michelle Gomez and J.K. Rowling.
- What
- Michelle Gomez expressed support for the trans community.
- When
- After being cast in the new Harry Potter project.
- Where
- On her Instagram Story.
- Why
- Due to the controversy around Rowling's anti-trans statements.
Pro-Trans Rights
Anti-Trans Views
Transgender Rights and Legal Recognition
Pro-Trans Rights
Transgender people should be legally recognized and supported.
Anti-Trans Views
J.K. Rowling's views are seen as a celebration of limiting legal recognition of trans women.
- Project
- Harry Potter: The Full-Cast Audio Editions
- Gomez's Role
- Professor McGonagall
- Author's Views
- Anti-trans
- Other Actor Support
- Paapa Essiedu
- Production Company
- Warner Bros. Television