Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, and Emma Watson, the trio of child actors who played Harry Potter, Ron Weasley, and Hermione Granger in the film series, have all publicly shunned Rowling over her apparent anti-transgender views. The author has said she would not forgive them for criticizing her, telling them to “save their apologies .”

Chris Columbus opens up about J.K. Rowling’s divisive views, admitting he doesn’t agree and describing the situation as “very sad.”

Chris Columbus discusses the Harry Potter reboot, his pride at Daniel Radcliffe and disagreeing with JK Rowling over her trans comments: It's very sad