Actresses reportedly shun controversial play skewering JK Rowling's stance on gender

A play critical of "Harry Potter" author J.K. Rowling's gender views is struggling to find actresses willing to fill its female roles, according to a report from The Telegraph.

"This project has met some kind of resistance every step of the way, though I’ve been generally surprised by how difficult it has been for us to recruit the female cast in particular," creative producer Barry Church-Woods told the outlet.

He added that, "It’s a well-paid gig meeting industry standards and the...