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

Pedro Pascal, renowned for his roles in acclaimed series like The Last of Us, The Mandalorian, and The Fantastic Four: First Steps, has publicly criticized Harry Potter author JK Rowling over her recent statements against the transgender community. His comments came in response to a video posted by writer and activist Tariq Raouf on April 17, which addressed Rowling's support for a UK Supreme Court decision. The ruling defined "woman" as "a biological woman and biological sex" under the country's equality legislation, thereby excluding transgender women from protections under the Equality 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 was a reference to her financial support of For Scotland Women, the organization behind the legal challenge.

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

In his response to Raouf's video, which labeled Rowling's actions as "serious Voldemort villain sht," Pascal agreed, calling it "Awful disgusting SHT" and "Heinous LOSER behavior." This is not the first instance of Pascal advocating for transgender rights. He has previously expressed his views on social media, stating, "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 asserting, "A world without trans people has never existed and never will." Additionally, at the premiere of Thunderbolts in London, Pascal wore a shirt that read "Protect the dolls," a term used within the LGBTQIA+ community to refer to trans women.

Pascal's support for the transgender community is deeply personal; his sister, Lux Pascal, publicly came out as a trans woman in 2021. Pascal celebrated her announcement with a heartfelt message on social media, "Mi hermana, mi corazón, nuestra Lux," translating to "My sister, my heart, our Lux."

By addressing these issues publicly, Pedro Pascal continues to use his platform to advocate for the rights and inclusion of transgender individuals, aligning his personal values with his public persona.