The producers of Harry Potter announced that a new installation will be added to the cinematic franchise, despite criticisms against the series' author, J.K. Rowling.
Public reaction is growing following statements made by Rowling, the creator of one of the most popular series of books in the world, about gay and transgender people. At a time when calls to boycott the franchise are increasing, the producers announced the plans to make a new Harry Potter series. Seemingly taking the backlash into account, it has been announced that members of the LGBTQ+ community and actors from a diverse range of backgrounds will take part in the production, which will start shooting in the U.S. between June and July.
According to the announcements, a transgender actor is expected to portray Harry Potter's mother Lily in the new project, which is planned as a series to be broadcast over the internet. The latest foray into the world of witchcraft and wizardry will depict the adventures of Harry Potter's father James, and will feature Asian, African-American, Latino, Middle Eastern, Indian, South Asian and Southeast Asian actors.
