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There has been no greater example of the ‘art vs the artist’ debate than J.K. Rowling and her recent statements. TheHarry Potterauthor became a controversial figure after she took a strong anti-trans stance on her online persona, drawing intense backlash from fans of the fantasy series which spoke so much about inclusion.
While Rowling’s statements may have drawn the disapproval of actors Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, and Rupert Grint, Warner Bros. and HBO seem to have no issues with her image. The author is reportedly heavily involved in the upcoming reboot of the franchise as a series on HBO.
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How does one separate the art from the artist? Since the ‘Me Too’ and ‘Time’s Up’ movements, many prominent artists have been exposed, leading fans to rethink their admiration for a particular piece of art. The debate on art versus artist has been raging for the past few years with every new expose.
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J.K. Rowling’sHarry Potteris one of the biggest franchises in the world. Comprising multiple novels, films, prequels, theme parks, merchandise, and more, the multi-billion dollar franchise has one of the largest fanbases. While Rowling was nothing short of a superstar back then, her image since has taken a tumble.
The author’s strong statements against transpeople and the gender debate have led to her being criticized by her fans (viaVariety). TheHarry Potterseemed to have been little affected by it, though, as HBO recently stated that Rowling was involved in the latest series reboot of the franchise. The statement read (viaVariety),
J.K. Rowling has a right to express her personal views. We will remain focused on the development of the new series, which will only benefit from her involvement.
While Rowlingcontinues to have a strong anti-transstance on social media, it has not affected her involvement in the franchise.
J.K. Rowling And The Art vs. The Artist Debate
From being one of the most celebrated authors who turned her personal adversity into one of the most impactful pieces of art in the past few decades, to being a controversial personality whose own fans have distanced themselves from, J.K. Rowling has come a long way. The author’s career, however, has thrived regardless.
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HBO’s recent statement about Rowling’s stance being her own without it affecting her involvement in the upcoming reboot received varied responses. It is the old art and artist debate again as she has the right to be hands-on. However, fans who stand against her statements have an issue with her continued involvement in theHarry Potterfranchise.
That’s insane… I actually have no fucking response for this. I’m mind blown and… wow. Just wow. So, who else is cancelling their Max Subscriptions today?
Without her there’s no Harry Potter so they have no choice 💀
her personal views being transphobia. imagine saying this shit with racism or pdf files like Dr. Disrespect.
Good. The pendulum needs to shift.
it’s very disappointing how the world has just turned its back on trans people
The author seems to have alienated two of the largest fan clubs of theHarry Potterfranchise, with coordinators of these clubs talking about how the conversation about their favorite franchise invariably turns to conversations about Rowling’s statements (via Variety).
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Nishanth A is a Senior Entertainment Writer at FandomWire, majorly focusing on TV shows with over 2,000 articles published. He has been an entertainment journalist for the past two years and a scriptwriter at various corporations before that, working on educational content. With a Communications, English Literature, and Psychology triple major, Nishanth usually covers news and analyses on Star Trek, particularly Strange New Worlds and The Next Generation; Doctor Who, the DCU, and more.A Nolan fan, Nishanth spends his time exploring the filmographies of various directors with an auteurial style or can be found making short movies of his own. He has also contributed as a feature writer for Film Companion, focusing on the South division.
