Pedro Pascal, celebrated 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 over her recent statements against the transgender community.
Pascal's comments came in response to a video posted by writer and activist Tariq Raouf on April 17. In the video, Raouf criticized Rowling's support for a recent UK Supreme Court decision that defines "woman" strictly as "a biological woman and biological sex" for the purposes of equality legislation, effectively excluding transgender women from protections under the Equality Act. Following the ruling, Rowling shared a celebratory photo on Twitter/X, showing herself smoking a cigar and enjoying a drink by the ocean, captioned, "I love it when a plan comes together." This was a nod to her financial support of the organization For Scotland Women, which initiated the lawsuit.
Pedro Pascal has been a vocal advocate for the transgender community. Photo by Tim P. Whitby/Gett[ttpp]y Images for The Walt Disney Company Limited.
Raouf described Rowling's actions as "serious Voldemort villain sht" and encouraged viewers to boycott Harry Potter and related products. In his reply to the video, Pascal echoed Raouf's sentiments, labeling Rowling's behavior as "awful disgusting SHT" and "heinous LOSER behavior."
Pascal's support for the transgender community is well-documented. He has previously shared his views on social media, stating, “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 that reads, "A world without trans people has never existed and never will." Additionally, at the premiere of Thunderbolts in London, Pascal wore a shirt emblazoned with "Protect the dolls," a term used within the LGBTQIA+ community to refer to trans women.
Pascal's advocacy is also deeply personal; his sister, Lux Pascal, publicly came out as a trans woman in 2021. In response to her announcement, Pascal expressed his support on social media, writing, "Mi hermana, mi corazón, nuestra Lux," which translates to "My sister, my heart, our Lux."
Pascal's outspoken stance continues to highlight his commitment to supporting and advocating for the transgender community amidst ongoing debates and legislative changes.
