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 JK Rowling, the author of Harry Potter, over her recent comments against the transgender community. Pascal's remarks came in response to a video posted by writer and activist Tariq Raouf on April 17, where Raouf criticized Rowling's support for the UK Supreme Court's decision to define "woman" legally as "a biological woman and biological sex," a ruling that excludes transgender women from protections under the Equality Act.

Following the court's decision, Rowling celebrated on Twitter/X with 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 reference to her financial support for For Scotland Women, the organization behind the lawsuit.

Pedro Pascal has been a vocal advocate for the transgender community. Photo by Tim P. Whitby/Get[ttpp]ty 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 echoed the sentiment, stating, "Awful disgusting SHT is exactly right. Heinous LOSER behavior."

Pascal's support for the transgender community is well-documented. He has previously shared his thoughts on the matter, saying, "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 stating, "A world without trans people has never existed and never will." Additionally, he wore a "Protect the dolls" shirt to the Thunderbolts premiere in London, a phrase used within LGBTQIA+ communities to refer to trans women.

His advocacy is deeply personal as well; Pascal's sister, Lux Pascal, came out as a transgender woman in 2021. Pedro responded to her announcement with heartfelt support, posting, "Mi hermana, mi corazón, nuestra Lux," translating to "My sister, my heart, our Lux."