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

Pedro Pascal, known 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 JK Rowling for her stance against the transgender community. This reaction came in response to a video posted by writer and activist Tariq Raouf on April 17, which criticized Rowling's support of the UK Supreme Court's decision to define "woman" strictly as "a biological woman and biological sex" under equality legislation, thereby excluding transgender women from protections offered by the Equality Act.

Following the court's ruling, Rowling shared a celebratory image on Twitter/X, depicting herself smoking a cigar and enjoying a drink by the ocean, captioning it, "I love it when a plan comes together." This post alluded to her financial support for For Scotland Women, the organization behind the legal challenge.

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

In the comments section of Raouf's video, which denounced Rowling's actions as "serious Voldemort villain sht," Pascal echoed the sentiment, labeling Rowling's behavior as "Awful disgusting SHT" and "Heinous LOSER behavior."

Pascal's advocacy for transgender rights is not new. He has previously condemned the mistreatment of the transgender community, 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 that read, "A world without trans people has never existed and never will." At the premiere of Thunderbolts in London, he wore a shirt emblazoned with "Protect the dolls," a term used within LGBTQIA+ communities to refer to trans women.

His support is deeply personal 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 on social media, "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.