The CEO of HBO said J.K. Rowling is “entitled” to her own opinions on trans rights. The network has faced backlash from fans over working with the author on a new “Harry Potter” series because of her transphobic views,

J.K. Rowling is one of the most successful authors in history, creating the legendary "Harry Potter" series which amassed billions in sales and led to an epic eight-part movie run, spinoffs, theme park rides and more.

As a result, the series itself has become a hotbed of discourse and criticism. Bridgerton star Nicola Coughlan recently took to IG to speak out against the author, the show, and the recent UK Supreme Court's unanimous ruling that a "woman" in equality legislation should be defined as referring to a "biological woman and biological sex."