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JK Rowling has opened up on her role for the new Harry Potter reboot (Picture: Stuart C. Wilson\/Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

J.K. Rowling has confirmed the extent of her involvement in the upcoming Harry Potter<\/a> revival.<\/p>\n

The 59-year-old author behind the iconic magical franchise has sparked backlash in recent years over her comments about the trans community<\/a>, and HBO<\/a>’s TV series has been drawn into the controversy.<\/p>\n

The network previously defended Rowling over her ‘right to express her personal views’, while confirming she has a hand in the project.<\/p>\n

Now, the writer has gone further in explaining just how involved she actually is.<\/p>\n

‘I read the first two episodes of the forthcoming HBO Harry Potter series and they are SO, SO, SO GOOD,’ she wrote on X over the weekend.<\/p>\n

When a fan asked if her post meant she wasn’t penning the series, she insisted while that’s true, she has still been hands-on<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Arabella Stanton, Dominic McLaughlin and Alastair Stout will play Hermione, Harry and Ron (Picture: Aidan Monaghan\/HBO via AP)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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They’re following in the footsteps of Emma Watson, Daniel Radcliffe and Rupert Grint (Picture: Reuters\/Warner Bros)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Rowling replied: ‘No, but I’ve worked closely with the extremely talented writers.’<\/p>\n

It was previously revealed the author is serving as an executive producer <\/a>on the Harry Potter series.<\/p>\n

‘We are proud to once again tell the story of Harry Potter \u2013 the heartwarming books that speak to the power of friendship, resolve and acceptance,’ HBO told Variety.<\/p>\n

‘JK Rowling has a right to express her personal views. We will remain focused on the development of the new series, which will only benefit from her involvement.’<\/p>\n

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Rowling’s involvement has sparked plenty of debate (Picture: Tim P. Whitby\/Getty Images for Warner Bros.)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Nick Frost has addressed the controversy (Picture: Lia Toby\/Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Some of the cast have already been forced to respond to backlash over the show and wider franchise over its creator\u2019s comments, which some have deemed as transphobic<\/a>.<\/p>\n

In a recent interview with The Observer<\/a>, Hot Fuzz star Nick Frost insisted he does not share Rowling\u2019s views<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\u2018She\u2019s allowed her opinion<\/a> and I\u2019m allowed mine, they just don\u2019t align in any way, shape or form,\u2019 he said.<\/p>\n

He also argued that the controversy and backlash might not be something people should want to \u2018blow over\u2019 for the sake of the wizarding franchise.<\/p>\n

Asked if it could \u2018overshadow the series\u2019, he replied: \u2018I don\u2019t know. But maybe it shouldn\u2019t blow over? We shouldn\u2019t just hope it will go away, because it makes it easier. Maybe we should educate ourselves.\u2019<\/p>\n

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Tom Felton has refused to take a stance (Picture: Reuters\/Jeenah Moon)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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He will be back as Draco Malfoy in The Cursed Child (Picture: Manuel Harlan\/PA Wire)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

However, Tom Felton – who played Draco Malfoy in the film series – was criticised recently when he refused to take a stance on Rowling <\/a>as he signed on to reprise his character in the Potter stage play The Cursed Child on Broadway.<\/p>\n

Asked directly<\/a> whether the controversy around her divisive position on the trans community had impacted his work with the franchise, he replied: \u2018I can\u2019t say it does, I\u2019m not really that attuned to it.\u2019<\/p>\n

He added: \u2018I have not seen anything bring the world together more than Potter. She\u2019s responsible for that, so I\u2019m incredibly grateful.\u2019<\/p>\n

Harry Potter will air on HBO Max.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

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