Another ‘Harry Potter’ Star Joins Pro-Transgender, Anti-J.K. Rowling Movement

The divide between Harry Potter creator J.K. Rowling and the stars of her blockbuster film franchise continues to deepen as yet another cast member speaks out in support of the transgender community. Sean Biggerstaff, known for his role as Oliver Wood, has joined a growing chorus of Wizarding World alums who have publicly distanced themselves from Rowling’s views.

Rowling, who once enjoyed near-universal acclaim as the mind behind the “Harry Potter” book series, has faced sharp criticism in recent years over her outspoken opposition to transgender rights. She has repeatedly posted controversial remarks online, suggested transgender women are not “real” women, and celebrated legal decisions that limit protections for transgender individuals in the United Kingdom. Her social media presence has drawn widespread backlash, and she was even named in a harassment lawsuit by Olympian Imane Khelif, who was attacked online despite being a biological woman.

Rowling recently applauded a U.K. Supreme Court ruling that declared the Equality Act applies only to “biological sex,” effectively denying legal recognition to transgender women under British law—even those with gender recognition certificates.

These positions have led many longtime fans and even major Harry Potter actors to denounce Rowling’s stance. Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, and Rupert Grint have all voiced support for transgender rights in recent years, creating a clear divide between the film series’ stars and its original author.

In response, Rowling has not shied away from mocking the distance between herself and the cast. In March, she replied to a post on X (formerly Twitter) asking about actors who “ruin” movies with:

Three guesses.
Sorry, but that was irresistible.
🤣🤣🤣

Three guesses.

Sorry, but that was irresistible.
🤣🤣🤣 https://t.co/hAMHw2b8EV

— J.K. Rowling (@jk_rowling) March 18, 2025

Now, Sean Biggerstaff has stepped forward as well. Reacting to a post online that claimed cisgender women should accept invasive physical searches due to recent changes in the law, Biggerstaff replied, “What?”

What? https://t.co/RZZHwDwhAk

— Sean Biggerstaff (@Seanchuckle) April 19, 2025

He later responded more forcefully to a follow-up suggesting that transgender women are always identifiable: “Jesus you’re a fucking creep.”

Jesus you’re a fucking creep.

— Sean Biggerstaff (@Seanchuckle) April 20, 2025

Rowling has not responded to Biggerstaff’s remarks. Still, the statement adds his name to the growing list of Harry Potter stars rejecting her beliefs and voicing their support for the transgender community.

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