Harry Potter 9 in Jeopardy? Emma Watson’s clash over JK Rowling’s Transphobic comments ignites doubts

Rumors swirl around Harry Potter 9, but Emma Watson is reportedly hesitant to reprise her role as Hermoine, distancing herself from JK Rowling over the latter’s controversial comments.

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Since the end of the iconic Harry Potter film series, fans have been waving their wands, hoping for a filmic rendition of “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child”. Whispers of a ninth installment brought hope, but a cloud of doubt hovers, with Emma Watson’s stance being the most enigmatic.

Stars Aligning or Stars Declining?

The whispers of a sequel set two decades post-Hogwarts have tantalized fans since the two-part play bewitched London’s West End in 2016. Rupert Grint, the beloved Ron Weasley, hinted at donning his ginger locks again, suggesting he’d be game *”if the timing was right.”* But Emma Watson and Daniel Radcliffe? That’s a different chapter altogether.

Watson & The Rowling Riddle

Harry Potter Cast

Why the hesitancy? As reported by The Hot Mic podcast’s industry expert, Jeff Snieder, the backdrop isn’t just the captivating world of witches and wizards. A dark cloud in the form of JK Rowling’s contentious transphobic comments has caused a rift. Both Radcliffe and Watson have taken a firm stance against Rowling’s remarks in past interviews. “Watson reportedly does not want to work with Rowling in Harry Potter 9.” This spells trouble for the much-anticipated project. Warner Bros tried to untangle this snitch by buying out Rowling, but her price was as tall as the Hogwarts castle itself.

To Potter or Not to Potter?

With Rowling’s continued involvement in the Wizarding World and key cast members like Watson reluctant to rejoin because of it, the fate of HP9 hangs in the balance. Will it fly high on a Firebolt or remain grounded like a Muggle’s Ford Anglia? Only time will tell.