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

Pedro Pascal, renowned 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 ruling that defines "woman" strictly as "a biological woman and biological sex," effectively excluding transgender women from protections under the Equality Act.

The controversy escalated when Rowling posted a celebratory image on Twitter/X, captioned "I love it when a plan comes together," in reference to her financial support for For Scotland Women, the organization behind the lawsuit. In response, writer and activist Tariq Raouf posted a video condemning Rowling's actions as "serious Voldemort villain sh*t" and called for a boycott of anything related to Harry Potter.

Pedro Pascal has been a consistent advocate for the transgender community. Photo by Tim P. Whitby/Getty Images for The Walt Disney Company Limited.

Pascal directly replied to Raouf's video, describing Rowling's behavior as "Awful disgusting SHT" and "Heinous LOSER behavior." This is not the first instance of Pascal voicing support for transgender rights. He has previously shared sentiments 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 affirming the existence and importance of trans people. Additionally, at the premiere of Thunderbolts* in London, Pascal wore a shirt that read "Protect the dolls," a term used in LGBTQIA+ communities to refer to trans women.

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