John Lithgow believes that J.K. Rowling's trans views have been 'misrepresented' John Lithgow - who will star in the forthcoming Harry Potter TV series - feels that the franchise's author J.K. Rowling's controversial views on transgender issues have been "twisted and misrepresente 4 April 2026 John Lithgow feels that J.K. Rowling's views on trans issues have been "misrepresented". John Lithgow has once again spoken out about Harry Potter author J.K.