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Harry Potter Series: Here’s Why This Bridgerton Star Slammed JK Rowling Amid New Cast Announcement

Bridgerton star Nicola Coughlan criticised author JK Rowling after she celebrated the new Supreme Court ruling in the UK, which states that transgender women are not legally recognized as women.

Bridgerton-famed Irish actress slammed famous author JK Rowling after she was observed happily supporting and welcoming the Supreme Court ruling. The ruling specified that the word “woman” in the Equality Act should be interpreted as denoting biological females, thus excluding trans women. posted several tweets responding to the criticism regarding the decision and her endorsement of it. Rowling was seen holding a cigar and a drink, captioning, “I love it when a plan comes together.”

Nicola Coughlan slammed Jk Rowling

JK Rowling, who was supporting the Supreme Court decision, celebrated it. She also wrote on X that reads, “It took three extraordinary, tenacious Scottish women with an army behind them to get this case heard by the Supreme Court and, in winning, they’ve protected the rights of women and girls across the UK. @ForWomenScot, I’m so proud to know you,” she wrote on X.

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On Friday, Nicola used her Instagram Stories to criticize JK Rowling and included a caption that read., “Keep your new Harry Potter lads. Wouldn’t touch it with a ten foot pole.”

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Nicola, who opposed the court’s decision, shared a story on Instagram expressing her horror at the rulings.. She expressed outrage at the further attacks on an already marginalized community, particularly when these attacks are enshrined in law. She stated that it is stomach-churning and disgusting. To see people celebrate such actions is even more revolting.

Cast of JK Rowling’s Harry Potter Show

Nicola was talking about the new Harry Potter series inspired by the novels written by JK Rowling that share the same title. According to the latest update on the cast, John Lithgow will be seen portraying the role of the classic character, Dumbledore and Janet McTeer as Minerva McGonagall.Controversy arises over the casting of Paapa Essiedu as Professor Snape, with some users expressing strong disagreement about a Black actor taking on the role. Nevertheless, some fans are eager for a fresh interpretation of the narrative.

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First published on: Apr 19, 2025 08:07 PM IST


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