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Harry Potter star Tom Felton says he’s ‘not attuned’ to controversy over JK Rowling’s trans views

Tom Felton is set to reprise his role as Draco Malfoy
Tom Felton is set to reprise his role as Draco Malfoy (Invision/AP)
  • Tom Felton, known for his role as Draco Malfoy in the Harry Potter films, is set to reprise his role in Harry Potter and the Cursed Child on Broadway, sparking controversy due to JK Rowling's anti-trans views.
  • Felton responded to questions about Rowling's views by stating he is "not really that attuned to it".
  • He also emphasised Rowling's positive impact on bringing the world together through Harry Potter.
  • Many Harry Potter fans criticised Felton's response, accusing him of ignoring the harm they believe Rowling's views inflict on the trans community, with some calling his answer "atrocious" and "disappointing".
  • Critics contrasted Felton's stance with those of Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, and Emma Watson, who have previously spoken out against Rowling's views on transgender issues.
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