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Supporters of Knightly, however, saw the reaction as overblown and emblematic of a broader cancel culture. They point out that Rowling’s boycott efforts have had minimal actual impact—Harry Potter sales continue to soar, and the franchise remains highly profitable. The call to “boycott” has largely been symbolic and ineffective, yet it has led to disproportionate backlash against those associated with Rowling, including actors like Knightly and others from the franchise.