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Keira Knightley\u2019s<\/span><\/strong> latest role in the Harry Potter<\/strong> universe has sparked new attention following her comments about not being aware of the ongoing boycott <\/strong>against J.K. Rowling<\/span><\/strong>. The development centers on her participation in Audible\u2019s upcoming audiobook series. It also follows her response to the controversy surrounding the author\u2019s views on transgender rights.<\/p>\n Keira Knightley said she was unaware of the ongoing boycott against J.K. Rowling\u2019s work before joining Audible\u2019s new Harry Potter audiobook series.<\/strong><\/p>\n The 40-year-old actor told Decider<\/a>, \u201cI was not aware of that, no. I\u2019m very sorry,\u201d when asked about criticism directed at Rowling\u2019s views on transgender rights. Knightley added, \u201cI think we\u2019re all living in a period of time right now where we\u2019re all going to have to figure out how to live together\u2026 I hope that we can all find respect.\u201d<\/p>\n Rowling\u2019s controversy began in 2020 when she published a 3,800-word essay claiming the transgender \u201cmovement\u201d causes \u201cdemonstrable harm\u201d to cisgender women. Her statements led to widespread backlash, with Harry Potter stars including Daniel Radcliffe publicly disagreeing. Radcliffe said, \u201cTransgender women are women. Any statement to the contrary erases the identity and dignity of transgender people.\u201d Rowling later reaffirmed her stance in 2023, writing on X that she would \u201chappily do two years [in prison] if the alternative is compelled speech.\u201d (via Entertainment Weekly<\/a>)<\/p>\n Knightley voices Professor Dolores Umbridge in Audible\u2019s upcoming seven-part adaptation of Rowling\u2019s Harry Potter series. The project, announced in August, features Hugh Laurie as Albus Dumbledore, Riz Ahmed as Lord Voldemort, and Matthew Macfadyen as Professor Snape. Cush Jumbo narrates the series, with additional performances from Kit Harington, James McAvoy, and Frankie Treadway.<\/p>\n The audiobook launch coincides with HBO\u2019s upcoming Harry Potter television adaptation, which has begun casting and production planning. The renewed attention on Rowling\u2019s work has reignited debate over separating her creative legacy from her political statements, as major stars and new collaborators continue to address questions surrounding their involvement in the franchise.<\/p>\n The post Keira Knightley on if She Knew About J.K. Rowling Controversy Before Dolores Umbridge Casting<\/a> appeared first on ComingSoon.net – Movie Trailers, TV & Streaming News, and More<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n \u2018 The preceding article may include information circulated by third parties \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n \u2018 Some details of this article were extracted from the following source www.yahoo.com \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Keira Knightley\u2019s latest role in the Harry Potter universe has sparked new attention following her comments about not being aware of the ongoing boycott against J.K. Rowling. The development centers on her participation in Audible\u2019s upcoming audiobook series. It also follows her response to the controversy surrounding the author\u2019s views on transgender rights. 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Rowling\u2019s controversy before Harry Potter Audiobooks casting<\/h2>\n