Pedro Pascal, renowned for his roles in acclaimed series like The Last of Us, The Mandalorian, and The Fantastic Four: First Steps, has publicly criticized Harry Potter author JK Rowling for her recent statements against the transgender community. This response came after Rowling celebrated a UK Supreme Court decision that legally defines "woman" as "a biological woman and biological sex," impacting transgender women's protections under the Equality Act.
Rowling shared a celebratory image on Twitter/X, featuring herself with a cigar and a drink by the ocean, captioned, "I love it when a plan comes together." This statement referenced her financial support for For Scotland Women, the group behind the lawsuit.
Pedro Pascal has been a vocal advocate for the transgender community. Photo by Tim P. Whitby/Getty Images for The Walt Disney Company Limited.
Pascal's retort was in response to a video by writer and activist Tariq Raouf, who criticized Rowling's stance and urged a boycott of Harry Potter-related products. Raouf described Rowling's actions as "serious Voldemort villain sht." Pascal echoed this sentiment, stating in his reply, "Awful disgusting SHT is exactly right. Heinous LOSER behavior."
This isn't the first instance of Pascal supporting the transgender community. He has previously shared sentiments such as, "I can’t think of anything more vile and small and pathetic than terrorizing the smallest, most vulnerable community of people who want nothing from you, except the right to exist," accompanied by a photo of a sign affirming the existence and rights of trans people. Additionally, at the London premiere of Thunderbolts, Pascal wore a shirt that read "Protect the dolls," a term used within the LGBTQIA+ community to refer to trans women.
Pascal's support extends to his personal life as well; his sister, Lux Pascal, came out as a trans woman in 2021, and he has been openly supportive, sharing a heartfelt message on social media, "Mi hermana, mi corazón, nuestra Lux," translating to "My sister, my heart, our Lux."
