Andrew Garfield is opening up about his decision to watch the Harry Potter films for the very first time and sharing some criticism of author J.K. Rowling
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During an interview on March 26, the Amazing Spider-Man alum shared praise for cast and crew members who worked on the films while also seemingly criticizing Rowling
"You can't throw the baby out with the bathwater," Garfield said. "There are so many beautiful artists that worked on those films"
Andrew Garfieldis opening up about his decision to watch theHarry Potterfilms for the very first time — while opting not to name authorJ.K. Rowling.
During an appearance onHits Radioon Thursday, March 26, theAmazingSpider-Manalum, 42, revealed that he had never seen the hit franchise movies until recently and shared some praise for originalHarry PotteractorDaniel Radcliffeas well as many other cast and crew members who worked on the films, while also seemingly criticizing Rowling and referring to her as "she that shall remain nameless."
"Daniel is so goddamn good. Honestly, I hadn't watched theHarry Pottermovies until recently," the actor shared. "He's really good in those movies. ThoseHarry Pottermovies are really good."
"I know it's controversial and we shouldn't be putting money in the pocket of inhumane legislation right now through she that shall remain nameless, but the soul and spirit… the essence of the themes of those films and the kids and the artisans and the craft people," he continued. "I'm working with a wonderful makeup artist, Claire, who worked on the creatures… you can't throw the baby out with the bathwater. There are so many beautiful artists that worked on those films. I have a newfound appreciation for all of the artists."
TheHarry Potterseries is currently being remade as an HBO TV series. The first trailer for the project was released on Wednesday, just one day after the streamershared the first official photo of newcomer Dominic McLaughlinas the titular character, donning a Gryffindor Quidditch robe.
Rowling, who released her firstPotterbook in 1997 before the film series began in 2001, has faced backlash over herrepeated comments about the transgender community.
When the upcoming TV series went into development with Rowling involved, the network released a statement saying that the author "has a right to express her personal views."
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"We are proud to once again tell the story of Harry Potter — the heartwarming books that speak to power of friendship, resolve and acceptance. J.K. Rowling has a right to express her personal views," HBO said in the statement, perVariety."We will remain focused on the development of the new series, which will only benefit from her involvement."
Several actors from the original film series have spoken out about Rowling's controversial comments over the years, including Radcliffe, who in April 2024 toldThe Atlanticthat her views have made him feel "really sad."
"I do look at the person that I met, the times that we met, and the books that she wrote and the world that she created, and all of that is to me so deeply empathic," Radcliffe, 36, said.
"ObviouslyHarry Potterwould not have happened without her, so nothing in my life would have probably happened the way it is without that person. But that doesn't mean that you owe the things you truly believe to someone else for your entire life," he added at the time.
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Production began in Julyon the new series, which will adapt each of the seven books into separate seasons of television. The eight-episode season 1 is titledHarry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone.
A logline reads: "There is nothing special about Harry Potter — at least that's what his Aunt Petunia always says. On his 11th birthday, a letter of admittance to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry opens up a hidden world for Harry: one of fun, friendship and magic. But with this new adventure comes great risk as Harry is forced to face a dangerous enemy from his past."
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