The cast of a new Harry Potter series has made statements regarding J.K. Rowling, amid controversy and backlash surrounding the project. Some outlets report that Rowling has responded to comments from the cast, including allegedly calling one actress "ignorant", while others note that the cast's stance on Rowling is unclear. The nature and extent of the rift between Rowling and the cast, as well as the specifics of their comments, are not entirely clear.