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 ongoing opposition to the transgender community. His comments came in response to a video by writer and activist Tariq Raouf, posted on April 17, which addressed Rowling's support for the UK Supreme Court's decision to define "woman" legally as "a biological woman and biological sex" in relation to equality legislation. This ruling effectively excludes transgender women from protections under the Equality Act.

Following the Supreme Court's decision, Rowling celebrated on Twitter/X with a photo of herself smoking a cigar and enjoying a beverage 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 that initiated the lawsuit.

Pedro Pascal's commitment to supporting the transgender community is well-documented. Photo by Tim P. Whitby/Getty Images for The Walt Disney Company Limited.

In his response to Raouf's video, which labeled Rowling's actions as "serious Voldemort villain sht," Pascal agreed, stating, "Awful disgusting SHT is exactly right. Heinous LOSER behavior."

Pascal's advocacy for transgender rights is not new. He has previously shared strong sentiments on social media, including a post that read, “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 proclaiming, "A world without trans people has never existed and never will." Additionally, he wore a "Protect the dolls" shirt to the premiere of Thunderbolts in London, a phrase used within the LGBTQIA+ community to refer to trans women.

His support extends to his personal life as well. Pascal's sister, Lux Pascal, came out as a trans woman in 2021, and he publicly celebrated her transition, posting, "Mi hermana, mi corazón, nuestra Lux," which translates to "My sister, my heart, our Lux."