Nicola Coughlan Makes Her Feelings Clear On Harry Potter Remake As She Raises £100K For Trans Charity

Nicola Coughlan at a screening of The Wedding Banquet last monthNicola Coughlan has helped raise more than £100K for the trans and gender non-conforming charity Not A Phase.Last week, the Bridgerton star reacted to the Supreme Court ruling in the UK that the definition of a woman now only covers those assigned female at birth, describing the decision as “stomach-churning”.She told her Instagram followers: “Like many people I’m completely horrified by the Supreme Court’s ruling about trans people.“To see an already-marginalised community being further attacked, and attacked in law, is really stomach-churning and disgusting – and to see people celebrate it is more stomach-churning and disgusting.“So, I want to start a fundraiser for Not A Phase, who are an incredible trans charity in the UK, and I will match any donation up to £10,000.”View this post on InstagramA post shared by Nicola Coughlan (@nicolacoughlan)Nicola continued: “I would urge you to donate and share, and if you are a cisgender person, now is the time to speak up and make your voice heard and let your trans and non-binary friends, and the community at large, know that you’re there for them and will keep fighting for them.”Within a few days, Nicola and her Instagram followers had helped raise £100K for Not A Phase, which is described on its website as a “trans-led, nationwide charity committed to uplifting and improving the lives of trans+ adults, through awareness campaigning, social projects and funding trans+ lead initiatives”, dedicated to “creating a thriving, supportive space for the trans+ and gender non-conforming community”.The Derry Girls actor also reposted an article shared on The Cut about JK Rowling’s reaction to the Supreme Court ruling, which included a picture of her raising a glass and smoking a cigar, alongside the message: “I love it when a plan comes together.”The article was titled, “This Is A New Low For JK Rowling”, with Nicola adding: “Keep your new Harry Potter, lads. Wouldn’t touch it with a ten foot pole.”Nicola Coughlan just posted on her IGS calling out Harry Potter's author JK Rowling.Nic is really pissed... pic.twitter.com/dlZuMOOcbj— pikanchi🍉 (@_pikanchi_) April 18, 2025Throughout her time in the public eye, Nicola has become known for her uncompromising and outspoken approach when it comes to causes close to her heart.Last year, she helped raise more than a million pounds to aid children in Palestine affected by the conflict in Gaza, at a time she was promoting the most recent season of Bridgerton.Meanwhile, she isn’t the only public figure to rule out an appearance in the upcoming TV adaptation of Harry Potter.David Tennant recently made a not-so-subtle reference to JK Rowling when asked if he’d be keen to return to the Wizarding World in the future.Cast members already confirmed for the new Harry Potter series, including John Lithgow, Paapa Essiedu and Nick Frost, have been met with a backlash from some critics over their involvement, particularly as JK Rowling – whose own commentary on transgender issues has made her a polarising figure in recent years – is attached to executive produce the project.Help and support: The Gender Trust supports anyone affected by gender identity | 01527 894 838Mermaids offers information, support, friendship and shared experiences for young people with gender identity issues | 0208 1234819LGBT Youth Scotland is the largest youth and community-based organisation for LGBT people in Scotland. Text 07786 202 370Gires provides information for trans people, their families and professionals who care for them | 01372 801554Depend provides support, advice and information for anyone who knows, or is related to, a transsexual person in the UKREAD MORE:Nick Frost Disables Comments On Instagram Post Announcing Role In Controversial Harry Potter SeriesDavid Tennant Makes Not-So-Subtle Dig At JK Rowling After Harry Potter QuestionNicola Coughlan Helps Raise £1.5 Million For Children In Palestine

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