As casting for a "Harry Potter" TV show is underway, HBO is supporting Executive Producer J.K. Rowling, who's been criticized for anti-trans rhetoric.

“Harry Potter” author JK Rowling is playing a part in the making of the upcoming HBO series based on the fantasy books — despite her history of anti-transgender rhetoric. HBO CEO Casey Bloys confirmed at a press event Tuesday that while Rowling, 59, is an executive producer on the show, her controversies have not affected the development process.

HBO said J.K. Rowling has the "right to express her personal views" amid ongoing backlash for the "Harry Potter" author's comments against the trans community.

As the cloak of invisibility starts to slowly get lifted, more details are being revealed surrounding J.K. Rowling’s involvement in the upcoming “Harry Potter” TV series. In a recent statement from HBO provided to Variety and The Wrap,

JK Rowling's right to express her personal views has been defended by Warner Bros, as the studio prepares to film the new Harry Potter TV series. The Times of London reports that the studio has released a statement clarifying its support for the author,

As production begins on HBO’s “Harry Potter” TV series, the network has confirmed plans to involve J.K. Rowling, the author of the original book series, in the making of the show. In a statement from HBO shared with Variety and The Wrap,

T he production of a new Harry Potter series by HBO has sparked a heated debate among fans of the saga. Now under the umbrella of Warner Bros Discovery, the network has issued a s

HBO issued a statement clarifying it stands by "Harry Potter" series creator J.K. Rowling amid the backlash against her for her views on trans issues.

Amber Duke and Nial Stanage react to HBO's move to tap J.K. Rowling to help them with a new Harry Potter TV series. #harrypotter #jkrowling