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HBO's rebooted "Harry Potter" series dropped its first trailer yesterday, immediately generating global buzz. However, this excitement was largely overshadowed by an overwhelming wave of fan criticism regarding the casting choices. Many expressed dissatisfaction with the appearance of the new Harry Potter, while others felt the new Draco Malfoy lacked the aristocratic air, and some criticized the decision to cast Black actors as Hermione Granger and Professor Severus Snape.
J.K. Rowling herself weighed in on the casting controversy, directly addressing fan speculation on social media:
The author also took to social media to celebrate a separate, significant development: the International Olympic Committee's new ruling banning transgender women from competing in women's sports categories:
Two years ago, Rowling vehemently opposed the participation of athletes like Lin Yu-ting and Imane Khelif, questioning the accuracy of their gender tests and asserting that they did not meet the standards for biological females. With the Olympic Committee now establishing this new regulation, Rowling's strong support is a given.