Pedro Pascal, renowned for his roles in acclaimed series such as The Last of Us, The Mandalorian, and The Fantastic Four: First Steps, has publicly criticized Harry Potter author JK Rowling for her ongoing statements against the transgender community. This stance came to light following a video posted by writer and activist Tariq Raouf on April 17, where Raouf criticized Rowling's support for the UK Supreme Court's decision to define "woman" as "a biological woman and biological sex" in the context of equality legislation, effectively excluding transgender women from protections under the Equality Act.
In response to this ruling, Rowling shared a celebratory image on Twitter/X, depicting herself smoking a cigar and enjoying a drink by the ocean, captioned with, "I love it when a plan comes together." This was a nod to her financial support of For Scotland Women, the organization behind the lawsuit.
Pedro Pascal has consistently shown his support for the transgender community. Photo by Tim P. Whitby/Getty Images for The Walt Disney Company Limited.
Raouf's video labeled Rowling's actions as "serious Voldemort villain sht" and encouraged viewers to boycott Harry Potter and related products. In response, Pascal commented, "Awful disgusting SHT is exactly right. Heinous LOSER behavior."
Pascal's advocacy for the transgender community is not new. 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 an image of a sign stating, "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 term used within the LGBTQIA+ community to refer to trans women.
His support is deeply personal as well; Pascal's sister, Lux Pascal, publicly came out as a trans woman in 2021. Pedro responded to her announcement with a heartfelt message, "Mi hermana, mi corazón, nuestra Lux," translating to "My sister, my heart, our Lux," showcasing his unwavering support for her and the broader transgender community.
