Actor Keira Knightley has admitted that she is unaware of the heated discourse surrounding the Harry Potter franchise, despite many Hollywood stars having openly spoken out against it. The actor, who has been busy promoting her Netflix release The Woman in Cabin 10, told Deadline that she was not ‘aware’ that many have called for a boycott of the Harry Potter franchise in recent times over J.K.Rowling’s anti-trans statements.
Upon asking about the boycott, Keira said, “I was not aware of that, no. I’m very sorry. You know, I think we’re all living in a period of time right now where we’re all going to have to figure out how to live together, aren’t we? And we’ve all got very different opinions. I hope that we can all find respect.”
Keira has been cast as Professor Umbridge in the Harry Potter: The Full-Cast Audio Editions. The new audiobook series also features a star-studded cast, including Hugh Laurie as Albus Dumbledore, Matthew Macfadyen as Lord Voldemort, Riz Ahmed as Professor Snape, and Michelle Gomez as Professor McGonagall. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone is set to be the first title to be released on November 4 on Audible.
Meanwhile, the main controversy surrounding JK Rowling relates to her views on the transgender community. She has been accused of being transphobic for her views on gender identity from several fans and actors, including Emma Watson and Daniel Radcliffe.
Emma’s recent comments on the podcast with Jay Shetty reignited the debate. She said that she could disagree with Rowling’s views on the trans community while cherishing the memories of working with the Harry Potter writer. JK Rowling went on to criticise Emma as someone who lives a privileged life and is not qualified to speak on sensitive matters like the debate on trans identity.
Diane Keaton, the Oscar-winning actor best known for her performances in ‘Annie Hall’ and ‘The Godfather’, died at the age of 79 on October 11, and her family has announced that the cause of death was pneumonia.
Keaton’s family shared the news in a statement to People, adding that they are grateful for the widespread messages of support they have received in recent days.
Her family said, “The Keaton family are very grateful for the extraordinary messages of love and support they have received these past few days on behalf of their beloved Diane, who passed away from pneumonia on October 11.”
Keaton was born in Los Angeles in 1946 and became known for her honesty and originality on screen. She was celebrated for her roles in films like ‘The First Wives Club’, ‘Something’s Gotta Give’, and ‘Baby Boom’. Many admired her independence and authenticity, qualities that inspired audiences over the years.
Remembering her compassion, Keaton’s family noted her dedication to animal welfare and to supporting the unhoused community. They said, “She loved her animals and she was steadfast in her support of the unhoused community, so any donations in her memory to a local food bank or an animal shelter would be a wonderful and much appreciated tribute to her.”
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