The Lucius Malfoy actor said he did not want to get into a debate about Rowling's views on trans rights.
<p>A diverse, LGBTQ+ series set in the Harry Potter universe is being developed by online creators. The world of witchcraft and wizardry’s legacy has taken a knock in recent years, whether it’s the dismal Fantastic Beasts spin-off franchise or JK Rowling‘s controversial allegedly transphobic views, which have attracted the ire of many of the original <a href="https://www.unilad.co.uk/film-and-tv/reimagined-lgbtq-harry-potter-series-reportedly-being-planned/" title="Read more" >…</a></p>
<p>A Harry Potter fan-fiction has gone unexpectedly viral on TikTok after imagining a queer relationship between two beloved characters. All The Young Dudes is a 557,000 word epic that focuses on the activities of the Marauders – James Potter, Remus Lupin, Peter Pettigrew and Sirius Black – during their time at Hogwarts and beyond. The <a href="https://www.unilad.co.uk/film-and-tv/queer-harry-potter-fan-fiction-goes-viral-after-imagining-two-key-characters-romantically-involved/" title="Read more" >…</a></p>
<p>A US airline will offer a non-binary gender option on tickets after being accused of discrimination. Delta Airlines was criticised in a series of tweets from Dawn Henry, an Arizona mother who called out the company for refusing to let her buy a gender ‘X’ ticket for her non-binary 21-year-old child. ‘Delta is discriminating against <a href="https://www.unilad.co.uk/news/airline-to-offer-non-binary-ticket-option-following-gender-x-ticket-row/" title="Read more" >…</a></p>
<p>Josh Cavallo has condemned homophobic abuse directed at him by fans at an A-league football match, telling them ‘I will never apologise for living my truth.’ Cavallo, who is the first active openly gay A-league footballer and the only out footballer currently playing in a top flight division, confirmed he was the target of abuse <a href="https://www.unilad.co.uk/sport/only-openly-gay-top-flight-footballer-has-no-words-for-homophobic-abuse-shouted-at-him-during-match/" title="Read more" >…</a></p>
<p>A man’s complaint that he was discriminated against by Christian bakers who refused to make him a cake with an LGBTQ+ message on it has been dismissed. In May 2014, Northern Irish gay rights activist Gareth Lee ordered a cake with a design featuring Sesame Street puppets Bert and Ernie, along with the slogan ‘Support <a href="https://www.unilad.co.uk/news/long-running-gay-cake-case-ruled-inadmissible-by-the-european-court-of-human-rights/" title="Read more" >…</a></p>
<p>Anticipation for the debut of a new queer Marvel superhero has ramped up after Disney unveiled new merch celebrating the character’s LGBTQ+ identity. America Chavez, also known as Miss America, is set to appear in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness. However, Marvel has been playing its cards close to its chest when it <a href="https://www.unilad.co.uk/film-and-tv/marvel-hints-at-new-queer-superhero-in-doctor-strange-2/" title="Read more" >…</a></p>
<p>Convictions imposed on people purely because of consensual homosexual activity under archaic, now-abolished laws are set to be wiped out, the home secretary has said. The pardons scheme for convictions is set to be widened, meaning anyone who engaged in consensual same-sex activity and was convicted under rules which have since been eradicated will now <a href="https://www.unilad.co.uk/news/all-consensual-gay-sex-convictions-to-be-pardoned-under-new-amendment/" title="Read more" >…</a></p>
<p>The world lost an acting icon yesterday, December 31, but Betty White’s legacy is set to last for generations to come. The Golden Girls star died peacefully in her sleep at the age of 99, her agent confirmed. Tributes have been pouring in for the comedian, from President Joe Biden to Michelle Obama, to her <a href="https://www.unilad.co.uk/film-and-tv/people-are-remembering-all-the-times-that-betty-white-stood-up-for-equal-rights/" title="Read more" >…</a></p>
<p>Not every LGBTQ+ person shares their identity or sexuality with those around them, but throughout Pride Month in June many still take the opportunity to celebrate and be an advocate for the community in their own personal way. Nick, an artist from Texas, identifies as gender fluid and uses the pronouns they/them. Now 17 years <a href="https://www.unilad.co.uk/featured/people-who-havent-come-out-to-families-explain-how-theyre-celebrating-pride-month/" title="Read more" >…</a></p>