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. His comments came in response to a video by writer and activist Tariq Raouf, posted on April 17, which criticized Rowling's support of a recent UK Supreme Court decision. This ruling legally defines "woman" as "a biological woman and biological sex" in the context of the UK's Equality Act, effectively excluding transgender women from certain protections.

Following the court's decision, Rowling celebrated on Twitter/X with a photo of herself smoking a cigar and drinking by the ocean, captioning it, "I love it when a plan comes together." This was a nod to her financial contributions to For Scotland Women, the organization behind the lawsuit.

Pedro Pascal has been a vocal advocate for the transgender community. Photo by Tim P. Whitby/Gett[ttpp]y Images for The Walt Disney Company Limited.

In his response to Raouf's video, which denounced Rowling's actions as "serious Voldemort villain sht," Pascal echoed the sentiment, calling it "Awful disgusting SHT" and "Heinous LOSER behavior."

Pascal's support for the transgender community is well-documented. He has previously expressed strong sentiments, 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," alongside a photo of a sign affirming the historical and future presence of trans people. Additionally, he made a statement at the premiere of "Thunderbolts" in London by wearing a shirt that read "Protect the dolls," a term used within LGBTQIA+ communities to refer to trans women.

His support extends to his personal life as well; Pascal's sister, Lux Pascal, publicly came out as a trans woman in 2021. Pedro responded to her announcement with a heartfelt message in Spanish, "Mi hermana, mi corazón, nuestra Lux," translating to "My sister, my heart, our Lux," showcasing his unwavering support for her and the broader transgender community.