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This actor just confirmed he was cast as the new Dumbledore in HBO's 'Harry Potter' show
Is John Lithgow playing the new Dumbledore? Here's what he said in an interview and why people are speculating.
John Lithgow Confirmed He’s Playing Dumbledore in Harry Potter Series
In an interview with Screen Rant, Lithgow said that he has accepted the role of the Hogwarts head wizard in HBO’s forthcoming series: “I’ll be about 87 years old at the wrap party.”
Harry Potter: Behind The Scenes of Every Dumbledore Actor
John Lithgow is officially HBO’s new Dumbledore. That means a fresh take on the iconic role! Today on Collider, we’re breaking down how every actor prepared to play the legendary headmaster.
Huge U.S. Actor Finally Confirms He'll Be Playing Dumbledore in New 'Harry Potter' Series After Deaths of TWO A-Listers Who Portrayed Iconic Wizard
A huge actor has finally confirmed he will be playing the character Dumbledore in the new Harry Potter series just months before filming is set to begin.
John Lithgow speaks out on Dumbledore casting reports for 'Harry Potter' series
When asked about the offer to play Dumbledore, Lithgow described the decision as "not easy," recognizing it could define the final phase of his illustrious career.
John Lithgow Says Dumbledore Will Have a British Accent in 'Harry Potter' Series: 'I'll Spend Some Time With a Dialect Coach' | Video
One thing about John Lithgow that is undeniable is that he is very much not English. Nevertheless, he's been picked to play the very, very English icon Dumbledore in HBO's upcoming "Harry Potter" series.
John Lithgow Says Dumbledore Casting Will Define the ‘Last Chapter’ of His Life
Lithgow will join showrunner Francesca Gardiner and series director Mark Mylod for the upcoming series. No other cast members have been announced so far, but in September 2024, Warner Bros. announced an open casting call for Harry, Ron, and Hermione— aka future wizards who will be lucky to learn from Lithgow.
John Lithgow says he will play Dumbledore in new 'Harry Potter' series
Actor John Lithgow said this week he will play Dumbledore in the upcoming "Harry Potter" TV series. Lithgow said he will play the beloved wizard in a Monday interview with ScreenRant, saying the decision is "going to define me for the last chapter of my life.
There Are 2 Big Problems With John Lithgow As Dumbledore In HBO’s New ‘Harry Potter’ TV Show
John Lithgow attends The Old Man" Season 1 NYC Tastemaker Event at ... [+] MOMA on June 14, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Jamie McCarthy/) The first confirmed actor in the upcoming Harry Potter live-action TV series is John Lithgow who will be playing Hogwarts headmaster and wizard legend,
The Harry Potter TV show's Dumbledore star John Lithgow says it "was not an easy decision" to sign on to the HBO reboot
The Harry Potter TV show has its first bit of confirmed casting news after John Lithgow broke his silence on taking on the role of Albus Dumbledore. There were some rumors the part was initially going to Mark Rylance, but Lithgow has been the main name in contention for the past two weeks.
John Lithgow Confirms He’s Playing Dumbledore in HBO’s ‘Harry Potter’ Series
John Lithgow confirmed in an interview that he's playing Professor Dumbledore in HBO's upcoming 'Harry Potter' series.
John Lithgow Says “Yes” to Playing Dumbledore in HBO’s ‘Harry Potter’ Series
"It's going to define me for the last chapter of my life, I'm afraid. But I'm very excited," the veteran actor said of the ...
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The New Dumbledore Actor Is A Sci-Fi And Fantasy Legend
John Lithgow is almost certainly playing the new Dumbledore in the HBO 'Harry Potter' series. Here's why his sci-fi/fantasy ...