United Kingdom, March 26 -- Andrew Garfield doesn't think fans should "throw the baby out with the bathwater" when it comes to the Harry Potter franchise.

The 42-year-old actor has recently watched the films for the first time, and - while he suggested people shouldn't be financially supporting author JK Rowling due to her public views and causes she backs, which many have deemed transphobic - he heaped praise on the talents of the people involved.

Appearing on Hits Radio's Watch My Life In Movies series, he said: "I hadn't watched the Harry Potters until recently. And he's really good in those Harry Potter movies!

"Those Harry Potter movies are really good!

"I know it's controversial and we shouldn't be putting money in the pocket of...