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

Pedro Pascal, renowned for his roles in "The Last of Us," "The Mandalorian," and "The Fantastic Four: First Steps," has publicly criticized Harry Potter author JK Rowling for her stance against the transgender community. This response came after Rowling celebrated a UK Supreme Court decision that legally defines "woman" as "a biological woman and biological sex," thereby excluding transgender women from protections under the Equality Act.

Rowling's celebration was marked by a social media post on April 17, where she shared 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 statement alluded to her financial support for For Scotland Women, the organization behind the lawsuit.

In response to a video by writer and activist Tariq Raouf criticizing Rowling's actions, Pascal commented, "Awful disgusting SH** is exactly right. Heinous LOSER behavior." Raouf had labeled Rowling's behavior as "serious Voldemort villain sh**" and called for a boycott of all things related to Harry Potter.

Pedro Pascal has consistently shown support for the transgender community. Photo by Tim P. Whitby/[ttpp]Getty Images for The Walt Disney Company Limited.

Pascal's advocacy for transgender rights is not new. 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 reading, "A world without trans people has never existed and never will." Additionally, he wore a "Protect the dolls" shirt to the premiere of "Thunderbolts" in London, a phrase used within the LGBTQIA+ community to refer to trans women.

His support is deeply personal as well; Pascal's sister, Lux Pascal, is a trans woman who came out publicly in 2021. Pedro celebrated her announcement with a heartfelt message, "Mi hermana, mi corazón, nuestra Lux," translating to "My sister, my heart, our Lux."