"Why is this a factor at all?" the actor, who is slated to play Albus Dumbledore in HBO's upcoming show, said amid Rowling's anti-trans controversies.

I thought, why is this a factor at all? I wonder how J.K. Rowling has absorbed it. I suppose at a certain point I’ll meet her and I’m curious to talk to her," the actor said of the author, who has been slammed for her anti-trans comments.

John Lithgow, who'll play Dumbledore in the 'Harry Potter' TV series, revealed if J.K. Rowling's anti-trans rhetoric impacted his choice to accept the role

The ‘Harry Potter’ star is now a dad to two children, he announced in April 2025! Get to know his family here.

"Harry Potter" star Rupert Grint has welcomed his second child with partner Georgia Groome, a baby named Goldie. "'Secret Child Slightly Revealed,'" Grint captioned an Instagram post announcing the birth. "Introducing Goldie G. Grint. A 10/10 baby (so far)."

Rupert Grint and Georgia Groome are parents times two. The 'Harry Potter' actor announces his second baby's arrival while giving fans a glimpse of her.