HBO’s 'Harry Potter' gets a hard no from 'Black Mirror,' 'Loki' directors over JK Rowling’s trans views

"Black Mirror" director Ally Pankiw and "Loki" director Kate Herron said Thursday on Instagram that they rejected opportunities to pursue directing work on HBO's upcoming "Harry Potter" series because of J.K. Rowling's views on transgender issues, extending the controversy surrounding the adaptation to prominent behind-the-camera talent.

"Absolutely f---ing not! lol… (But thank you for asking)," Pankiw said.

In an Instagram post, Pankiw shared a screenshot of an apparent exchange in...