Warner Bros. Stands by J.K. Rowling After Reporter Blocked from Asking Question About Her

variety.com:

Naman Ramachandran Warner Bros. has stood by J.K. Rowling after an external PR, acting on behalf of the studio, told Sky News that the company is “not connected” to the author.The studio issued the response following a spat between Sky News and the PR, who blocked the outlet from asking Harry Potter actor Tom Felton about Rowling during a press event in London last week.Felton was taking part in an event around the expansion of the Warner Bros.

Studio Tour London – The Making of Harry Potter attraction. The actor, who played Draco Malfoy in the Harry Potter film franchise, unveiled Professor Sprout’s Greenhouse, a fan favorite set from the films, which will be a permanent addition to the attraction.

In an interview, a Sky News reporter asked Felton about Rowling, who has faced backlash for comments about the trans community, and who was notably absent from “Return to Hogwarts,” the HBO Max documentary special marking the 20th anniversary of Harry Potter.“You and the other stars of the film are still very much the face of the franchise, if you like.

We speak to you and hear from you guys… J.K. obviously has sort of more of a back seat now. Is it strange for her not being around at things like this?”At this point, an external PR executive hired for the event, who is not a Warner Bros.