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    Children’s book by JK Rowling to be adapted for film despite continued inflammatory comments

    by Inga Parkel Apr 16, 2024 2 minutes
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    JK Rowling’s popular children’s book The Christmas Pig is reportedly getting a film adaptation, despite the author’s continued controversial comments about the trans community.

    The project is currently in early development and has yet to be attached to a production company, Variety reports.

    Rowling’s representative declined’s request for comment.

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