
Lithgow Calls Rowling’s Trans Views 'Ironic' as He Defends Empathy War
John Lithgow criticized J.K. Rowling’s anti-trans stance as ironic and inexplicable during a Rotterdam IFFR discussion, tying it to a broader 'war on empathy.' He also called his eight-year contract to play Albus Dumbledore in the new Harry Potter TV series 'insane' at 80, but praised the production team and stressed that the canon celebrates kindness and acceptance, signaling his commitment despite controversy.










