Heartstopper's Sebastian Croft Joins Hogwarts Legacy, Issues Statement on JK Rowling After Fans Criticize His Participation in Game

Heartstopper star Sebastian Croft reiterated his support for the LGBTQ+ community after fans criticized a role he took in the Harry Potter game Hogwarts Legacy.

Earlier this week it was announced that the 21-year-old star had a part in the upcoming game.

Some fans were critical of the casting after Sebastian starred in the LGBTQ+ series Heartstopper on Netflix, particularly due to JK Rowling‘s anti-trans comments. He took to social media to issue a heartfelt statement and to explain how he wound up in the role.

Read Sebastian Croft’s statement inside…

“I was cast in this project over 3 years ago, back when all Harry Potter was to me, was the magical world I grew up with. This was long before I was aware of JK Rowling’s views. I believe whole heartedly that trans women are women and trans men are men,” Sebastian wrote on Twitter on Saturday (January 14).

“I know far more now than I did 3 years ago, and hope to learn far more in the next 3. I’m really sorry to anyone hurt by this announcement,” he continued.

Sebastian signed off, “There is no LGB without the T ❤️”

Check out which stars from Heartstopper will be back for the upcoming second season!

Read Sebastian Croft’s tweets on the topic below…