Harry Potter author Rowling has faced backlash in some quarters due to her views on transgender rights.
After some expressed their disappointment about Gomez's casting, the actress shared a message on her Instagram Story, which reads: "To my LGBTQ+ fans, and especially the trans community: I want to speak directly to the concerns that have been raised about my involvement in this project.
Gomez, also known for playing Missy in Doctor Who, added: "When I accepted this role, I did so as someone who has always loved the stories and what they meant to so many - especially those who found comfort and identity in that world.
"I now understand more clearly how deeply complicated and hurtful this association can feel and I take that seriously.
In 2020, Rowling published a lengthy statement detailing her stance on sex and gender debates – the essay was criticised and disputed by LGBTQ+ charities including Stonewall.
Rowling has also shared her views on social media, including in a 2024 post on X (formerly Twitter) in which she insisted that "there are no trans kids" and opposed the idea that a child can be "born in the wrong body".
Harry Potter actors including Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint and Emma Watson have distanced themselves from Rowling's views and have issued statements supporting the transgender community.
The Philosopher's Stone, the first instalment of the new audiobooks, will be released this November and will also feature several other starry names on the cast.
The line-up includes comedy legend Hugh Laurie as Albus Dumbledore, Succession alum Matthew Macfadyen as Lord Voldemort and Doctor Who star Gomez as Professor McGonagall.
Arabella Stanton, who's also been cast as Hermione in HBO's upcoming Harry Potter series, has also been cast as the young muggle-born witch in the audiobooks.
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone: The Full-Cast Audio Edition is available on Tuesday 4th November. Read our list of the best audiobooks on Audible to listen to right now.
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