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 JK Rowling for her recent comments against the transgender community. This stance came to light after Rowling celebrated a UK Supreme Court decision that defines "woman" strictly as "a biological woman" for the purposes of equality legislation, thereby excluding transgender women from certain protections.

The controversy intensified when Rowling shared a celebratory post on Twitter/X, featuring herself enjoying a cigar and a drink by the ocean, captioned with, "I love it when a plan comes together." This was in reference to her financial support for the organization For Scotland Women, which was behind the legal challenge.

Pedro Pascal has been an outspoken advocate for transgender rights. Photo by Tim P. Whitby/Getty Images for The Walt Disney Company Limited.

Pascal's response was triggered by a video from writer and activist Tariq Raouf, who condemned Rowling's stance and urged a boycott of all things Harry Potter. In his reply to Raouf's video, Pascal labeled Rowling's actions as "awful disgusting SH**," and further described them as "heinous LOSER behavior."

This is not the first instance of Pascal's vocal support for the transgender community. He has previously expressed strong 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 an image affirming the historical and ongoing presence of transgender individuals. Additionally, Pascal showed solidarity by wearing a "Protect the dolls" shirt at the premiere of Thunderbolts in London, a phrase used within the LGBTQIA+ community to refer to trans women.

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

For those interested in learning more about Pedro Pascal's career and his advocacy work, you can find further details on his official social media channels and in interviews where he discusses these topics.