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

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 JK Rowling, the author of the Harry Potter series, over her recent comments against the transgender community. Pascal's remarks came in response to a video posted by writer and activist Tariq Raouf on April 17, which addressed Rowling's support for the UK Supreme Court's decision to legally define "woman" as "a biological woman and biological sex" in relation to the country's Equality Act. This ruling effectively excludes transgender women from protections under the Act.

Following the court's decision, Rowling celebrated on Twitter/X with a photo of herself smoking a cigar and enjoying a drink by the ocean, captioning it, "I love it when a plan comes together." This post referenced her previous financial support for the organization For Scotland Women, which brought the case to court.

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

In Raouf's video, he described Rowling's actions as "serious Voldemort villain sht" and called for a boycott of anything associated with Harry Potter. In his reply to the video, Pascal echoed Raouf's sentiments, stating, "Awful disgusting SHT is exactly right. Heinous LOSER behavior."

Pascal's advocacy for the transgender community is well-documented. He has previously expressed his views with strong statements, 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 a photo of a sign that reads, "A world without trans people has never existed and never will." Additionally, Pascal showed his support by wearing a "Protect the dolls" shirt at the premiere of Thunderbolts in London, a phrase used within the LGBTQIA+ community to refer to trans women.

His support extends to his personal life as well; Pascal's sister, Lux Pascal, publicly came out as a trans woman in 2021. Pedro Pascal responded to her announcement with a heartfelt message in Spanish, "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.