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 JK Rowling, the author of the Harry Potter series, due to her recent statements against the transgender community. This comes in the wake of Rowling's support for a UK Supreme Court ruling that defines "woman" strictly as "a biological woman and biological sex" for the purposes of equality legislation, thereby excluding transgender women from certain protections under the Equality Act.

Rowling's celebration of this ruling on social media, where she posted a photo of herself smoking a cigar and drinking by the ocean with the caption "I love it when a plan comes together," referencing her financial support for the organization behind the lawsuit, For Scotland Women, drew significant backlash. This response was particularly highlighted by writer and activist Tariq Raouf in a video posted on April 17, where he described Rowling's actions as "serious Voldemort villain sh*t" and called for a boycott of all things related to Harry Potter.

Pedro Pascal has been a steadfast ally to the transgender community. Photo by Tim P. Whitby/Getty Images for The Walt Disney Company Limited.

In the comments section of Raouf's video, Pedro Pascal echoed the sentiment, labeling Rowling's actions as "Awful disgusting SH*T" and "Heinous LOSER behavior." This is not the first instance of Pascal advocating for transgender rights; he has previously shared strong statements on social media, 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 affirming the historical and future presence of trans people.

Pascal's support extends to his personal life as well. His sister, Lux Pascal, came out as a transgender woman in 2021, and Pedro has been openly supportive, sharing a heartfelt message on social media: "Mi hermana, mi corazón, nuestra Lux," translating to "My sister, my heart, our Lux." Additionally, Pascal made a statement at the premiere of Thunderbolts in London by wearing a shirt that read "Protect the dolls," a term used within the LGBTQIA+ community to refer to trans women.

Pascal's vocal advocacy for transgender rights underscores his commitment to using his platform to support marginalized communities, reflecting a broader conversation about inclusivity and equality in contemporary society.