A Wizard's Reckoning: J. K. Rowling's Dark Legacy Haunts Harry Potter Adaptation The forthcoming HBO series adaptation of J. K.
Rowling's "Harry Potter" novels has been dealt a harsh blow by two top TV directors, Ally Pankiw and Kate Herron, who have publicly rejected the project due to the author's transphobic views.
Pankiw and Herron are seasoned professionals with impressive credits under their belts. Their refusal to direct the show is a powerful statement that echoes throughout the industry.