It is no secret to anyone that JK Rowling is one of the most controversial celebrities of the moment. Various comments from her, for which she is accused of transphobia, have caused fans around the world to turn their backs not only on her, but also on those actors who are related to her projects. That is the case of Sebastian Croft (heartstopper), who was announced as part of the voices of Hogwarts Legacya video game inspired by the world of Harry Potter.
Immediately, Croft’s social networks were filled with comments against the news. Most of them criticized the actor for participating in a project related to Rowling, especially when heartstopper was hailed for its respectful representation of the LGBT+ community. However, he did not remain silent, and through his account Twitterhe faced the many comments from his followers.
“I was cast on this project over 3 years ago, when Harry Potter was just the wizarding world I grew up with. This was long before I knew of JK Rowling’s views. I wholeheartedly believe that trans women are women, and trans men are men. I know a lot more now than I did 3 years ago, and I look forward to learning a lot more in the next 2. I am so sorry to anyone hurt by this ad. There is no LGB without T,” she commented.
Evidently many fans celebrated his words, while some found the apology unnecessary. Unfortunately, this is not the first time that fans have questioned an actor from heartstopper. A few months ago, Kit Connor, protagonist of the series, was accused of queerbaiting. Everything arose after the appearance of some photographs where he was seen walking hand in hand with the actress Maia Reficco, with whom he starred in a film. The harassment reached such a degree that Connor had to confess to being bisexual.
Hogwarts Legacy Set in the last years of the 19th century, it will allow its players to become students of the school of witchcraft and wizardry, where they will soon embark on a dangerous journey to discover a hidden truth about the magical world.
In addition to Croft, Simon Pegg (star trek), Lesley Nicol (Downton Abbey), Amelia Gething (Emily) and Kandace Caine (The Human Centipede 2). The video game will be available for some consoles starting next February 10. For his part, Croft will participate in the second season of heartstopperwhose premiere is planned for some point in 2023.
Juan Jose Cruz I am one of those who always defended Robert Pattinson as Batman and can see the same movie in the theater up to 7 times. My guilty pleasure? Low budget horror movie.