Pedro Pascal Slams JK Rowling as 'Heinous Loser' Over Anti-Trans Comments

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 J.K. Rowling for her stance against the transgender community. This recent clash stems from Rowling's endorsement of a UK Supreme Court ruling that defines "woman" as "a biological woman and biological sex" for equality legislation purposes, effectively excluding transgender women from protections under the Equality Act.

Rowling celebrated the court's decision on Twitter/X with a photo of herself enjoying a cigar and a drink by the ocean, captioning it with, "I love it when a plan comes together." This was a nod to her financial support of the organization For Scotland Women, which was involved in the lawsuit.

Pedro Pascal has consistently shown his support for the transgender community. Photo by Tim P. Whitby/Gett[ttpp]y Images for The Walt Disney Company Limited.

The controversy intensified when writer and activist Tariq Raouf posted a video on April 17, condemning Rowling's actions as "serious Voldemort villain sht" and calling for a boycott of Harry Potter-related content. In response to Raouf's video, Pascal tweeted, "Awful disgusting SHT is exactly right. Heinous LOSER behavior."

Pascal's advocacy 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 an image of a sign proclaiming, "A world without trans people has never existed and never will." Additionally, he wore a shirt with the message "Protect the dolls" at the premiere of Thunderbolts in London, a phrase used within the LGBTQIA+ community to refer to trans women.

His support is deeply personal as well; Pascal's sister, Lux Pascal, is a transgender woman who publicly came out in 2021. Pedro Pascal celebrated her announcement by posting, "Mi hermana, mi corazón, nuestra Lux," which translates to "My sister, my heart, our Lux," demonstrating his unwavering support for her and the broader transgender community.