Bel Powley, who is to play Petunia Dursley, told The Daily Telegraph: "I strongly disagree with J.K. Rowling's views on gender. She continued: "But, I love Harry Potter. Bel Powley plays Petunia Dursley in the new HBO Max Harry Potter serie (Image: Aidan Monaghan/HBO Max/PA Wire)Powley is not the only actor in the upcoming Harry Potter series, set to air in December, to voice opposition to Rowling's opinions. Lithgow commented on Rowling's views at the Rotterdam Film Festival earlier this year. He further disclosed that he was advised against accepting the Dumbledore role due to the correlation with Rowling.