Andrew Garfield loves 'Harry Potter' films despite J.K. Rowling scandal Andrew Garfield, the Oscar-nominated actor known for his role as Spider-Man, expressed his admiration for the "Harry Potter" film series during a recent interview, despite the controversy surrounding its author, J.K. Rowling. The actor, 42, shared his thoughts on the franchise while appearing on Hits Radio on March 25, highlighting his newfound appreciation for the films and the creative talent behind them. Garfield admitted he had not watched the "Harry Potter" movies, starring Daniel Radcliffe as young wizard Harry Potter, until recently. He praised Radcliffe’s performance and the overall quality of the films, acknowledging their cultural impact despite the ongoing debates about Rowling’s public statements. “Those 'Harry Potter' movies are really good,” Garfield said. “I know it’s controversial, and we shouldn’t be putting money in the pocket of inhumane legislation right now through She-that-Shall-Remain-Nameless. But the soul and spirit of the films, the essence of their themes, and the work of the artists and craftspeople are worth celebrating.” Rowling, the British author behind the original book series, has faced significant backlash in recent years for her public comments on transgender issues. In 2019 and 2020, she made a series of social media posts that conflated sex with gender and defended views suggesting that transgender individuals changing their biological sex threatens her own gender identity. These remarks sparked widespread criticism and led to her being labeled a controversial figure. Garfield humorously compared Rowling to the series’ antagonist, Lord Voldemort, who is nicknamed “He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named.#harry_potter #andrew_garfield #j_k_rowling #daniel_radcliffe #hbo_series
