Rowling's Stance Sparks Controversy in Harry Potter Project
Chris Columbus refuses to join HBO's Harry Potter series due to J.K. Rowling's views J.K. Rowling supports women's rights and has criticized gender issues Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, and Emma Watson publicly oppose J.K. Rowling San Francisco bookstores pulled Harry Potter books in protest Columbus supports HBO's series despite stepping back from Wizarding World Columbus praised Daniel Radcliffe for his Tony-winning role.