J.K. Rowling shares she closely worked with the 'Harry Potter' series writers; reveales the episodes are good
J.K. Rowling
, the famed author, shared an update about the upcoming
Harry Potter series
on social media. While some of her fans might despise her for the controversial
transphobic claims
and stances, the 59-year-old didn't hesitate to sway the audience and get her fans hyped up about the show.
'SO, SO, SO GOOD!'
J.K. Rowling, born Joanne Rowling, expressed that she recently read the first two episodes of the show adaptation, and claimed that they are 'SO, SO, SO GOOD!' The series will start its production this summer and is slated for release in 2026.
Furthermore, when asked about whether she actively participated in writing the script of the show, Rowling denied and responded that while she did not contribute actively, she was working closely with the extremely talented writers.
Casey Bloys calls J.K. Rowling's statements 'a nuanced and complicated controversy'
HBO
Chairman and CEO Casey Bloys previously addressed Rowling's controversial opinions and the impact that would have on the TV show on The Town with Matthew Belloni podcast. He stated that working with the author is nothing new; in fact, they have been working together for over 25 years.
'It's pretty clear that those are her personal, political views. She's entitled to them. Harry Potter is not secretly being infused with anything. If you want to debate her, you can go on Twitter,' he added, according to Deadline.
In the recent past, Bloys also confirmed that Rowling would be an executive producer and would certainly be working closely with the project, as her insights would be helpful in the scenario. 'Our priority is what's on the screen. Obviously, the Harry Potter story is incredibly affirmative and positive and about love and self-acceptance. That's our priority — what's on screen,' he said, adding that her anti-transgender statements are quite a complicated and nuanced controversey.
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