Pedro Pascal Urges Permanent Boycott of Harry Potter After J.K. Rowling's Anti-Nonbinary Stance
By M Muzamil Shami - April 24, 2025
Pedro Pascal publicly supports non-binary rights, calling out J.K. Rowling's latest controversial statement.
Hollywood Star Pedro Pascal Calls for Full Harry Potter Boycott Amid J.K. Rowling’s Controversial Comments
Pedro Pascal, the acclaimed actor from The Last of Us and Narcos, has taken a bold stand in defense of transgender and nonbinary rights, calling for a permanent boycott of the Harry Potter franchise. His remarks come in response to J.K. Rowling's support for a UK court ruling that many view as discriminatory toward the nonbinary community.
In a video shared by activist Tariq Ra’ouf, Rowling was accused of backing For Women Scotland, a group that brought the anti-nonbinary case to court. The post strongly urged fans to stop supporting Harry Potter merchandise, theme parks, or any related media, saying, "Transphobia should cost corporations money."
Reacting to the video, Pedro Pascal did not hold back. Commenting on the post, the Gladiator II star wrote:
“Awful disgusting SH is exactly right. Heinous LOSER behaviour.**”
This outburst follows Rowling's own provocative post on social media, where she was seen smoking a cigar aboard a luxury yacht with the caption:
“I love it when a plan comes together.”
The UK Supreme Court’s decision ruled that nonbinary individuals aren't recognized under the Equality Act, triggering significant backlash among LGBTQ+ advocates.
Adding to his visible activism, Pedro was recently spotted wearing a nonbinary rights T-shirt at the Thunderbolts premiere, reaffirming his commitment to gender inclusivity.
It's also worth noting that Pascal's sister Lux Pascal publicly came out as a transgender woman in 2021, further underscoring his deep personal investment in the issue.
FAQs:
Q1. Why is Pedro Pascal boycotting Harry Potter?
Pedro Pascal is boycotting Harry Potter in protest of J.K. Rowling's stance against nonbinary rights, which he believes promotes transphobia.
Q2. What did J.K. Rowling say about nonbinary individuals?
She supported a UK legal ruling that excludes nonbinary people from being legally recognized as women under the Equality Act, which drew criticism.
Q3. Who is Tariq Ra’ouf?
Tariq Ra’ouf is an LGBTQ+ activist who publicly criticized Rowling for supporting anti-nonbinary legal efforts.
Q4. Has Pedro Pascal shown support for the LGBTQ+ community before?
Yes, he has vocally supported LGBTQ+ rights, including public appearances wearing pro-nonbinary apparel and support for his transgender sister, Lux Pascal.
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