Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleBlack Mirror director Ally Pankiw has publicly turned down the opportunity to direct HBO Max's upcoming Harry Potter series over JK Rowling's controversial views on transgender issues. Pankiw shared a screenshot of a text exchange with her agent rejecting the role, declaring that it is easy to say no to funding transphobia. Loki director Kate Herron revealed in response to Pankiw that she has also rejected offers to direct the high-profile fantasy series twice. Executive producer JK Rowling has faced significant backlash and calls for boycotts of the show due to her past statements on gender identity and trans activism. Newly cast actors for the series, including Bel Powley and Paapa Essiedu, have publicly distanced themselves from Rowling's stance while taking on their roles. In fullBlack Mirror and Loki director reveal they’ve rejected HBO’s Harry Potter series: ‘You can do it too!’More bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
Why Black Mirror director turned down role on HBO Harry Potter series
Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleBlack Mirror director Ally Pankiw has publicly turned down the opportunity to direct HBO Max's upcoming Harry Potter series over JK Rowling's controversial views on transgender issues. Pankiw shared a screenshot of a text exchange with her agent rejecting the role, declaring that it is easy to say no to funding transphobia. Loki director Kate Herron revealed in response to Pankiw that she has also rejected offers to direct the high-profile fantasy series twice. Executive producer JK Rowling has faced significant backlash and calls for boycotts of the show due to her past statements on gender identity and trans activism. Newly cast actors for the series, including Bel Powley and Paapa Essiedu, have publicly distanced themselves from Rowling's stance while taking on their roles. In fullBlack Mirror and Loki director reveal they’ve rejected HBO’s Harry Potter series: ‘You can do it too!’More bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
