HBO issued a statement clarifying it stands by "Harry Potter" series creator J.K. Rowling amid the backlash against her for her views on trans issues.

Another Harry Potter project, another round of controversy about its author, JK Rowling. Ahead of an HBO reboot series of Harry Potter, currently spooling up its production and casting process, WB Discovery has met the issue of Rowling head on and…expressed unwavering support of the author.

HBO has issued a statement on JK Rowling amid concerns about her involvement with a new Harry Potter series. The premium cable network is producing a show based on Rowling’s novels, and it will be a more in-depth adaptation of the film franchise that starred Daniel Radcliffe as the boy wizard.