Notably, one of those signatories is actor Paapa Essiedu, who was recently cast as Severus Snape in HBO’s television adaptation of the Harry Potter series. The open letter, published on April 30 ...

After being cast as Severus Snape in the upcoming HBO remake of Harry Potter, actor Paapa Essiedu has signed an open letter calling for industry action ... speak to the power of friendship, resolve ...

Several “Harry Potter” actors have signed an open letter pledging to stand in “solidarity” with the transgender community – even despite author J.K. Rowling’s outspoken and “anti ...

Last week, several “Harry Potter” actors including Eddie Redmayne, Paapa Essiedu and Katie Leung signed a pro-trans open letter after the UK Supreme Court ruled that the terms “woman” and ...

John Lithgow, who also will star in the “Harry Potter” show, told The Times of London that he did not expect to receive backlash for joining the cast. There too was an open letter directed to ...

Last week, a number of Harry Potter actors, including Eddie Redmayne, Paapa Essiedu, and Katie Leung, publicly signed a pro-trans open letter following the UK Supreme Court’s decision to define ...

Paapa Essiedu, one of the stars of the new Harry Potter series, is among the hundreds of TV and film professionals who have signed an open letter calling for industry action on trans rights.

JK Rowling has released an open letter slamming the signatories of a pro-trans letter, suggesting their support is based on fear, not bravery. The famed author lit up social media, denouncing the ...

Several Harry Potter stars including Eddie Redmayne appear to have taken a swipe at JK Rowling by signing an open letter expressing “solidarity” with transgender people. It comes after the children’s ...

Paapa Essiedu, one of the stars of the new Harry Potter series, is among the hundreds of TV and film professionals who have signed an open letter calling for industry action on trans rights. The ...