The latest round of controversy was sparked by tweets Rowling sent in June. Daniel Radcliffe, who played the titular character, and Emma Watson, who played Hermoine Granger, also expressed their support for the transgender community. “JK Rowling’s new book’s about a ‘transvestite serial killer,’ ” one outraged tweeter posted. Coltrane first spoke up about his battle with the degenerative joint disease in 2016 when he explained that he was in “constant pain all day” as a result of it. Would you like to receive desktop browser notifications about breaking news and other major stories? Given the lack of cartilage — which is there to create a soft and spongy buffer for movement in the joint — and the fact that he has continued to degenerate since 2016, it makes perfect sense then that the actor needs surgery to give him a “new knee” at this point, as he so aptly put it. (Getty), CYNTHIA NIXON SAYS J.K. ROWLING'S COMMENTS ON GENDER WERE 'REALLY PAINFUL' FOR HER TRANS SON, Rowling's comments prompted some "Harry Potter" stars to speak out. The Scottish-born writer and actor has since shared his thoughts on his co-star, and stated that he wanted to look like Pierce. Bonnie Wright Age Ginny Weasley 2020 Harry Potter, 'James Bond' Actors In Order: These Stars Have Played "007". Coltrane’s interview was published just hours after it was revealed that the antagonist in Rowling’s new book is a cis male serial killer who cross-dresses to get close to his female victims. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, Robbie Coltrane is the latest cast member of the “Harry Potter” film franchise to comment on the recent remarks J.K. Rowling made about the trans community. He said: "I still like to drive my '65 Mustang at ridiculous speeds and things like that, that's never going to leave me, but I'm a 70-year-old man.

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Robbie Coltrane says critics are "just hanging around waiting to be offended" by J.K. Rowling. We almost didn't recognize our favorite half giant, "Rubeus Hagrid", without his shaggy beard though.