Pedro Pascal Slams JK Rowling as 'Heinous Loser' Over 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 over her stance on transgender issues. The actor's comments came in response to a video posted by writer and activist Tariq Raouf on April 17, which addressed Rowling's support for a recent UK Supreme Court decision. This ruling defined "woman" legally as "a biological woman and biological sex" for the purposes of equality legislation, effectively excluding transgender women from protections under the Equality Act.

Following the court's decision, Rowling celebrated by sharing a photo on Twitter/X of herself smoking a cigar and enjoying a drink by the ocean, with the caption, "I love it when a plan comes together." This post referenced her previous financial support for For Scotland Women, the organization behind the lawsuit.

Pedro Pascal has consistently shown his support for the transgender community. Photo by Tim P. Whitby/Gett[ttpp]y Images for The Walt Disney Company Limited.

In his reply to Raouf's video, which described Rowling's actions as "serious Voldemort villain sht," Pascal echoed the sentiment, stating, "Awful disgusting SHT is exactly right. Heinous LOSER behavior."

Pascal's advocacy for the transgender community is well-documented. He has previously expressed his views strongly, once 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," alongside a photo of a sign proclaiming, "A world without trans people has never existed and never will." Additionally, at the premiere of Thunderbolts in London, Pascal wore a shirt emblazoned with the message "Protect the dolls," a term used within the LGBTQIA+ community to refer to trans women.

Pascal's support for transgender rights is deeply personal; his sister, Lux Pascal, publicly came out as a trans woman in 2021. Pedro responded to her announcement with a heartfelt message in Spanish, "Mi hermana, mi corazón, nuestra Lux," translating to "My sister, my heart, our Lux," showcasing his unwavering support for her and the broader transgender community.