Tom Felton, widely recognized for portraying Draco Malfoy in the Harry Potter series, has stirred up controversy after expressing his opinions regarding J.K. Rowling. During an interview at the 2025 Tony Awards, he was questioned about the author’s contentious views on gender identity. Now, Felton’s remarks have ignited a heated discussion across various online platforms.
Here’s a breakdown of the latest remarks made by Felton that has sparked controversy among his followers on social media.
Tom Felton’s comments on J.K. Rowling’s trans views spark backlash
Actor from “Rise of the Planet of the Apes” faces backlash online after his comments about J.K. Rowling in a 78th Annual Tony Awards interview on June 8, 2025, sparked controversy.
In a conversation with Variety regarding J.K. Rowling’s views on gender identity and its potential impact on his connection with the Harry Potter franchise, Tom Felton, who will once again portray Draco Malfoy in the Broadway adaptation of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, stated that he isn’t particularly engaged with this topic. This comment sparked a wave of dismay and annoyance among fans on social media platform X (previously known as Twitter).
In a Reddit discussion, one user described someone as a “coward who’s content to appear on camera while deliberately turning a blind eye to someone excessively hurting others, as long as she boosts his otherwise stagnant career.” Another user called this person “greedy, small-minded, and selfish. It’s no surprise, given his history of prioritizing money over ethics.
As a devoted fan, I found myself observing a noticeable difference in attitudes among the Harry Potter cast. While my beloved co-stars like Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, and Rupert Grint have openly expressed their backing towards the transgender community, Felton stood apart.
Despite facing criticism quickly, Tom Felton’s comments also garnered support from some online fans. On platform X, one supporter expressed gratitude by saying, “It’s a relief to know someone from that series learned not to show ingratitude.” Another user added, “It’s fascinating how the actor who portrayed such an unkind character in the franchise is actually quite kind-hearted in reality.
Meanwhile, Tom Felton has yet to comment on the criticism directed at his recent comments.
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