Pedro Pascal, celebrated for his roles in acclaimed series like The Last of Us, The Mandalorian, and The Fantastic Four: First Steps, has publicly criticized Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling for her stance against the transgender community. This response came after Rowling celebrated a UK Supreme Court decision that defines "woman" as "a biological woman and biological sex" for the purposes of the country's equality legislation, effectively excluding transgender women from certain protections.
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 was a nod to her financial support of For Scotland Women, the organization behind the lawsuit.
Pedro Pascal has consistently shown his support for the transgender community. Photo by Tim P. Whitby/Getty Images for The Walt Disney Company Limited.
Pascal's comments were in reply to a video by writer and activist Tariq Raouf, who criticized Rowling's actions as "serious Voldemort villain sht." In his response, Pascal echoed the sentiment, calling Rowling's behavior "Awful disgusting SHT" and "Heinous LOSER behavior."
This is not the first instance of Pascal advocating for transgender rights. He has previously expressed strong support, 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 an image of a sign reading, "A world without trans people has never existed and never will." Additionally, Pascal made a statement at the premiere of Thunderbolts in London by wearing a shirt that read "Protect the dolls," a term used within the LGBTQIA+ community to refer to trans women.
Pascal's support extends to his personal life as well; his sister, Lux Pascal, publicly came out as a trans woman in 2021. Pedro celebrated her announcement by posting, "Mi hermana, mi corazón, nuestra Lux," which translates to "My sister, my heart, our Lux."
For those interested in following Pascal's advocacy and the broader conversation around transgender rights, staying updated through reputable news sources and community platforms is essential.
