JK Rowling, the famous author of Harry Potter, has been making headlines for several years. On X, formerly Twitter, she regularly shares her views, which are perceived as anti-trans. The upcoming new edition of the successful series in series form is causing mixed reactions, among other things, because Rowling is also said to be involved in the production.
However, there are now consequences for the author due to her posts, as she is a victim legal action initiated against them. This could not only have an impact on her personally, but also on the production of the new series.
Rowling reported to the police
In an interview with Byline TV India Willoughby announced that she had reported Rowling to the police Hate crime has displayed. The reason for this is that the author repeatedly referred to her as a man in X and therefore addressed her as the wrong gender.
Willoughby went on to say that she had gone through all the necessary steps to do so before the law as a woman to apply – right up to the harmonization of birth certificates and other official documents. The relevant police authority has not yet commented on the allegations, but the accused herself has spoken out.
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In a multi-part thread, Rowling commented on an excerpt of the interview: According to her, Willoughby's behavior towards her could be considered harassment apply. It is currently unclear how the situation will develop and what consequences the decision will have for both women.
What happens to the Harry Potter series now?
Accordingly, it is not yet possible to say what impact the legal steps will have on the production of the new ones Harry Potter-Serie will have. Long before the new edition was announced, Rowling drew attention to herself with anti-trans statements, so this development is not new.
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Depending on whether she takes an active role in the production or merely acts in an advisory capacity, a court case would have varying consequences for the creation of the series. According to Warner Bros. she should 2026 start if everything works out as the company currently imagines. A potential postponement due to the renewed tumult surrounding Rowling seems unlikely given the time lag from the planned release.
What: Byline TV, X