Russian Comedians Prank JK Rowling; Pose As Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy

Harry Potter author JK Rowling has become the latest victim of a hoax by Russian comedians who tricked the author into believing she was having a video call with the president of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy. The prank did not go down with Rowling whose spokesperson slammed the comedians, reports stated.

Russian comedians Vovan and Lexus tricked Rowling into believing she was speaking with Zelensky and their prank was termed as "distasteful" by the author's spokesperson according to a report.

Rowling has been working with her charity organisation We Are Lumos in Ukraine to help support children and families affected by the war with Russia; reportedly, she has been using her influence on social media to mobilise resources.

JK Rowling Pranked

The author's spokesperson was quoted as saying that she was approached to talk about her charitable work in the war-torn country. "JK Rowling was approached to talk about her extensive charitable work in Ukraine, supporting children and families who have been affected by the current conflict in the region. The video, which has been edited, is a distorted representation of the conversation," said the representative.

In the &t=112s">12-minute prank video, Rowling is told by the fake Zelenskyy that the famous scar on Harry Potter's forehead resembles to the 'Z' symbol used by the Russian military on their tanks and other weapons. The pranksters further asked the author if she'd oblige and change the scar to a more pro-Ukraine symbol.

Rowling answered that she "will look into that" and also goes on to say that it may be good for her to do something with that and it may get into the newspapers.

According to another report in a major publication, the pranksters also told the author that the Ukrainian military will be writing the spell Avada kedavra on its missiles referencing a killing curse in her fantasy franchise.

The report further added that the comedians Vovan and Lexus also brought up Rowling's controversial opinions on transgender persons' rights and grilled the author about Dumbledore being homosexual. The duo asked who Dumbledore had slept with and said it was "hopefully not with a transgender person".

Reportedly, the Russian comedians have previously pranked Elton John, Prince Harry, Billie Eilish, Kamala Harris, Bernie Sanders and others.

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