The embattled author tweeted the sarcastic comment after saying that several people were already threatening to boycott the new series over her involvement.
“Dreadful news, which I feel duty bound to share. Activists in my mentions are trying to organize yet another boycott of my work, this time of the Harry Potter TV show,” Rowling, 57, tweeted Friday. “As forewarned is forearmed, I’ve taken the precaution of laying in a large stock of champagne.
“The stories from each of Rowling’s Harry Potter books will become a decade-long series produced with the same epic craft, love and care this global franchise is known for,” the streaming service said in a press release. “The series will feature a new cast to lead a new generation of fandom, full of the fantastic detail, much loved characters and dramatic locations that Harry Potter fans have loved for over 25 years.
According to a press release, the series would focus on the original seven books and not the ongoing “Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them” spinoff series.Warner Brothers revealed that Rowling will serve as the show’s executive producer and that she would maintain some creative control but would not be the show’s primary creator or showrunner.
Warner Brothers revealed that Rowling will serve as the show’s executive producer and that she would maintain some creative control but would not be the show’s primary creator or showrunner.regarding transgender issuesDreadful news, which I feel duty bound to share. Activists in my mentions are trying to organise yet another boycott of my work, this time of the Harry Potter TV show. As forewarned is forearmed, I've taken the precaution of laying in a large stock of champagne.
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