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 .”

Harry Potter director Chris Columbus has said he has "nothing left to do" in the wizarding world as he opened up about separating the art from the artist amid JK Rowling's transphobic comments

The director also explained why he isn't interested in returning for the upcoming television adaptation. Harry Potter director Christopher Columbus is sharing his thoughts on the franchise’s controversial author,