The casting of Katherine Parkinson as Molly Weasley in HBO's upcoming Harry Potter series has sparked significant backlash among fans. Many expressed their disappointment, particularly those who appreciated Parkinson's previous work, like in The IT Crowd. Other confirmed cast members include Johnny Flynn as Lucius Malfoy and Bertie Carvel as Cornelius Fudge. The uproar ties back to J.K. Rowling's executive role in the series, amidst ongoing controversy regarding her views on transgender rights, leading many to criticize both the project and its participants.
"Slowly losing all respect for anyone involved in this project," wrote one person in response to news of Parkinson's casting.
"I'm a huge Katherine Parkinson fan so this is really sad to hear, but I also am not surprised when I hear anyone's doing this show because a lot of these people don't consider the optics. It's a real shame."
"Oh f**k OFF." said RuPaul's Drag Race UK star Kate Butch, summing up the sentiment against the casting.
A third requested a "moment of silence" for fans of the Disney+ show Rivals, which Parkinson joined for the first season last year.
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