"I thought, why is this a factor at all? I wonder how JK Rowling has absorbed it. I suppose at a certain point I'll meet her and I'm curious to talk to her."
"Oh, heavens no. It was a big decision because it's probably the last major role I'll play. It's an eight-year commitment."
Acclaimed actor John Lithgow, set to portray Professor Dumbledore in HBO's Harry Potter series, voiced confusion about why JK Rowling's views on trans issues are relevant to the upcoming show. Lithgow mentioned he did not expect the backlash after his casting announcement and has received criticism, including from friends. He affirmed that the public backlash did not deter him from accepting the role, highlighting that it is significant given its likely permanence as one of his final major acting commitments.
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