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Disappointed at Andrew Garfield remarks about JKR

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2021x · 28/03/2026 22:44

In recent press for the Magic Faraway Tree, Andrew Garfield was trying to make the point that people who worked on HP projects should be respected for their art. He refused to use JKR name, and called her "she should remain nameless".

This for some reason has hit me a bit harder than I thought it would, and I am confused as to why. His PR is very rainbow-adjacent i.e. does Drag-race. He has always has picked "sensitive-man roles" that appeal to men rather than women. So even if he isn't actully gay-gay, he obviously much prefers the company of men- even when they are dressed as women. So there really is no reason for me to think that he actually cares about women and their safety and dignity at all.

Maybe because we are the same-ish age and similar cultural backgrounds that I thought he would have seen through all the misogynist bullshit. I think its fine to say you disagree with JKR but to demonise her to the same level as Voldemort... seems a bit.. culty?

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2021x · 28/03/2026 23:50

DrudgeJedd · 28/03/2026 23:42

I ended up in a cinema, on my own, watching Hamnet a few weeks ago and that trailer for the MJ film just completely threw me. I wanted to shout out "whose fucking stupid idea was this?"

Who is the audience for a hagiography about a paediophile?
Oh...

Its so hard to have a conversation about it. I don't care if you listen to his music because it is good and probably has good memories for you, but I am annoyed when people say that "he didn't abuse though kids" as justification. I watch and enjoy Tom Cruise movies so I can't judge.

I always ask them if they would have let their 8 year old sleep in the same bed as him.

So yeah, I am a little annoyed that men in the public eye freely and openly dump on a woman for saying no, but don;t have ANYTHING to say about a child abuser.

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DrudgeJedd · 28/03/2026 23:42

I ended up in a cinema, on my own, watching Hamnet a few weeks ago and that trailer for the MJ film just completely threw me. I wanted to shout out "whose fucking stupid idea was this?"

Who is the audience for a hagiography about a paediophile?
Oh...

2021x · 28/03/2026 23:32

LeftieRightsHoarder · 28/03/2026 22:49

So it’s good to work on a popular franchise, as long as you disrespect its creator and make sure to insult her? What an idiot.

Yup... its almost like a culty bingo card.

Where a rainbow badge/lanyard (tick)
Talk about being the "real you" (tick)
Insult -not disagree- JK Rowling (tick)

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2021x · 28/03/2026 23:29

2021x · 28/03/2026 23:29

I think this as well. I did hold him up as a paragon of virture- he is a hollywood actor, I just thought he was being mature enough to stay out of it. I also though he would make an amazing Lupin.

I also wonder if it is because the Michael Jackson film is coming out, and Hollywood is frothing to justify their thoughts about JKR but noone is talking about MJ and how this is completely wrong.

I didn't hold him up as a paragon of virtue... sorry can't edit.

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2021x · 28/03/2026 23:29

SirChenjins · 28/03/2026 22:51

Another man showing his utter contempt for women - his mask has slipped. Very disappointing.

I think this as well. I did hold him up as a paragon of virture- he is a hollywood actor, I just thought he was being mature enough to stay out of it. I also though he would make an amazing Lupin.

I also wonder if it is because the Michael Jackson film is coming out, and Hollywood is frothing to justify their thoughts about JKR but noone is talking about MJ and how this is completely wrong.

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2021x · 28/03/2026 23:25

lcakethereforeIam · 28/03/2026 22:46

I was disappointed in him too. I think it's partly because he looks like Andy Murray and Andy's mum, Judy, is amazing.

I also get him confused with Andy Murray... ha ha

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Screamingabdabz · 28/03/2026 23:17

Just another woman hating cunt.

And how does someone like him even get cast in films? He looks like a reject from a low rent Barry Manilow look-alike competition. Grow up and educate yourself mate.

zehrkyBerlun · 28/03/2026 23:05

Yes - and John Lithgow too. Thought Lithgow was one of the good ones but no.

Zapx · 28/03/2026 22:58

It’s just so predictable! Random actor does interview, Harry Potter comes up (because it’s so so successful and amazing 🤩), and they immediately dive into talking random nonsense that they’ve not thought about one iota and clearly can’t be bothered to find out about and understand properly either. Argh.

Edinburghdaze · 28/03/2026 22:55

I think men like him, rather than bring worried about what the trans activists think about him and appealing to them, should realise that they alienate women. That we then are against them and their views. Why are they not concerned about that. Do they really not care about women’s opinions? Fuck him.

IfWhippetsRuledTheWorld · 28/03/2026 22:52

I always thought he seemed sensible and nice. Another man who doesn't give a fig about women. How disappointing.

Edinburghdaze · 28/03/2026 22:52

LeftieRightsHoarder · 28/03/2026 22:49

So it’s good to work on a popular franchise, as long as you disrespect its creator and make sure to insult her? What an idiot.

Exactly.

SirChenjins · 28/03/2026 22:51

Another man showing his utter contempt for women - his mask has slipped. Very disappointing.

LeftieRightsHoarder · 28/03/2026 22:49

So it’s good to work on a popular franchise, as long as you disrespect its creator and make sure to insult her? What an idiot.

waltzingparrot · 28/03/2026 22:49

Yes, disappointed too.

He comes across in interviews as very intelligent and articulate so I'm assuming these are his own genuine thoughts rather than naively trotting out the PRs line.

lcakethereforeIam · 28/03/2026 22:46

I was disappointed in him too. I think it's partly because he looks like Andy Murray and Andy's mum, Judy, is amazing.