As a result, the series itself has become a hotbed of discourse and criticism. Bridgerton star Nicola Coughlan recently took to IG to speak out against the author, the show, and the recent UK Supreme Court's unanimous ruling that a "woman" in equality legislation should be defined as referring to a "biological woman and biological sex."

HBO's chief content officer Casey Bloys has defended the network's partnership with JK Rowling for the upcoming Harry Potter TV series amid ongoing controversy over the author's views on transgender issues.

HBO chief Casey Bloys weighed in on how J.K. Rowling's anti-trans viewpoints will influence the 'Harry Potter' TV series amid major celebrity backlash