Keira Knightley was caught laughing in the middle of a question when she was asked about the Harry Potter boycott.
The English actress, 40, has landed a leading role in the audio adaption of the seven fantasy novels.
Keira voices Professor Umbridge in the books, which are set to be released between next month and May 2026.
In a new interview, Keira was asked about some fans choosing to boycott the franchise over J.K. Rowling’s views on transgenderism.
Now, a clip of the interview released shows the actress laughing before saying: ‘I’m very sorry.’
She then continued to Decider: ‘I think we’re all living in a period of time right now where we’re all going to have to figure out how to live together, aren’t we?
Keira Knightley was caught laughing in the middle of a question when she was asked about the Harry Potter boycott over J.K. Rowling ‘s views on transgenderism
The English actress, 40, has landed a leading role in the audio adaption of the seven fantasy novels which will start to be released from next month
‘And we’ve all got very different opinions. I hope that we can all find respect.’
Keira left fans angered by the footage as they branded her ‘patronising’.
One said: ‘Such a patronizing tone for such a goofy ass sentiment.’
A second chimed in: ‘She doesn’t care and she’s p****d that she was asked.’
‘Extremely weird and awkward response. I’m pretty disappointed in Keira tbh,’ said a third.
Her new comments come after she claimed she was not aware of a Harry Potter boycott over trans issues after being cast.
Imelda Staunton portrayed Professor Umbridge in two of the eight Harry Potter films.
Umbridge is a terror in the Wizarding World – with horror author Stephen King branding her the ‘greatest make-believe villain to come along since Hannibal Lecter’.
Keira voices Professor Umbridge in the books, a role played by Imelda Staunton in the movie adaption
The character was introduced in the 2003 book Harry Potter And The Order of the Phoenix and appeared in the 2007 movie as well as 2010’s Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 1.
Other stars who have signed up for the audiobook adaption include James McAvoy, Matthew Macfadyen, Hugh Laurie, Michelle Gomez and Riz Ahmed.
The movie franchise, fronted by Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson and Rupert Grint, featured eight films and it has since been revealed the story of The Boy Who Lived will be retold in a HBO series due for release in 2027.
The adaption of the audio franchise follows a brand new decade-long HBO series which will retell the wizard stories.
Dominic McLaughlin will play a young Harry Potter and filming began earlier this year, which also saw Jon Lithgo unveiled as Dumbledore for the first time.
The series will be in the works for the next two years, with streaming service HBO setting a release date set for 2027.
Keira was asked about some fans choosing to boycott the franchise over J.K. Rowling ‘s views on transgenderism
Keira said: ‘I think we’re all living in a period of time right now where we’re all going to have to figure out how to live together, aren’t we?’
Dominic, who was selected from over 32,000 hopefuls, stars alongside Arabella Stanton and Alastair Stout as Harry’s companions, Hermione Granger and Ron Weasley.
Nick Frost, known for Shaun of the Dead and Hot Fuzz, takes on the role of Hagrid.
Earlier this month, the quiet fishing village of Cadgwith on The Lizard was transformed into the wizarding world of Harry Potter earlier this month as they continued to film the HBO series.
Filming kicked off at the Cadgwith Cove Inn before moving to the beach, where a dramatic scene was staged involving a car surrounded by fishing boats and extras in traditional Sou’westers.
