Earlier this month, Lithgow found himself drawn into a different row over artists and their opinions - this time concerning author JK Rowling. Soon to play Dumbledore in the Harry Potter TV series ...

Martina Navratilova has joined writer J.K. Rowling in her support for male-free spaces. Both Navratilova and the Harry Potter author have been outspoken advocates for women's rights, arguing that ...

He added: “I thought, ‘Why is this a factor at all?’ I wonder how J.K. Rowling has absorbed it. I suppose at a certain point I’ll meet her, and I’m curious to talk to her.” When asked ...

While John himself expressed his excitement at putting his spin on the Hogwarts headmaster, many were disappointed at his casting due to the involvement of author JK Rowling – who has become a ...

John Lithgow “was just thinking about mortality and that this is a very good winding-down role” when he committed to being the Harry Potter television series‘ Albus Dumbledore. Did he spare ...

He also said he was surprised at the backlash to the show in connection to J.K. Rowling. John Lithgow accepted the iconic role of Hogwarts headmaster Albus Dumbledore in HBO's "Harry Potter" TV ...

While J.K. Rowling has been criticized for her controversial beliefs about the transgender community, John Lithgow said he “absolutely” did not expect all the backlash he got for announcing ...

Speaking with The Times of London, Lithgow revealed he "absolutely" did not anticipate the criticism tied to franchise creator JK Rowling’s controversial views of the transgender community.

Boy George has accused JK Rowling of “hating men” in a row over the definition of women. Rowling has become known for her gender-critical views, arguing that biological sex is what defines a ...