Lilly Wachowski Says Backing HBO's Harry Potter Show Funds 'Trans Genocide' Before December Premiere
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Updated · The Cut · Sep 11
Lilly Wachowski Says Backing HBO's Harry Potter Show Funds 'Trans Genocide' Before December Premiere
3 articles · Updated · The Cut · Sep 11
Summary
Lilly Wachowski told Variety that watching HBO’s upcoming Harry Potter series amounts to supporting “trans genocide” because revenue tied to the franchise benefits J.K. Rowling.
Rowling, an executive producer on the show due in December, was accused by Wachowski of using Harry Potter wealth to fund anti-trans legislation and organizations around the world.
£70,000 of Rowling’s money reportedly went in 2024 to For Women Scotland, which later won a U.K. Supreme Court ruling that transgender women are not legally women.
The renewed criticism lands as the series’ promotion ramps up and cast members face questions about Rowling’s views, with actor Bel Powley saying she opposes those views but still loves Harry Potter.