CHATTER AWAY: Overnight Open Thread

Deadline Hollywood reports:

Although she who must not be named is heavily involved in the upcoming Harry Potter series, Warner Bros. is distancing itself from her views.

HBO Chairman and CEO Casey Bloys recently addressed J.K. Rowling‘s ongoing anti-transgender rhetoric and how it will impact the TV adaptation of her seven-book fantasy novel series.

“The decision to be in business with J.K. Rowling is not new for us,” said Bloys on The Town with Matthew Belloni podcast. “We’ve been in business for 25 years. We already have a show on HBO from her called C.B. Strike that we do with the BBC.”

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HBO Exec Says ‘Harry Potter’ Series Won’t Be “Infused” With J.K. Rowling’s Anti-Trans Rhetoric https://t.co/orzLTSRa35

— Deadline (@DEADLINE) May 2, 2025