J.K. Rowling Will Not Appear In ‘Harry Potter 20th Anniversary

It’s official: J.K. Rowling will not be in the 20th anniversary special.

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The author of the “Harry Potter” series will be seen in archived footage.

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However, she will not make an appearance in any new footage.

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Rowling was canceled by fans after transphobic remarks she made last year.

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Although fans asked her to apologize, Rowling instead doubled-down on her comments.

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Many fans expressed concern that she would profit off of the anniversary special.

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They are even calling for fans to boycott the cast reunion.

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However, some Harry Potter fans have waited years to see the main cast back together again.

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Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, and Emma Watson have all confirmed their participation in the special.

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