Harry Potter prequel spin-off franchise, released a statement in response to tweets posted by Rowling which have led to allegations of transphobia.Redmayne, who was nominated for an Oscar in 2016 for his portrayal of transgender artist Lili Elbe in The Danish Girl, follows Harry Potter star Daniel Radcliffe in speaking out against the author's remarks."Respect for transgender people remains a cultural imperative and over the years I have been trying to constantly educate myself," Redmayne said..