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John Lithgow as Dumbledore is breaking this ‘Harry Potter’ tradition
John Lithgow arrives at the 31st annual Screen Actors Guild Awards on Sunday, Feb. 23, 2025, at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles. Earlier this week, Lithgow was announced to take on the role of Professor Albus Dumbledore in HBO’s upcoming “Harry Potter” television series.
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,
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 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 iconic role.
‘It’s Pretty Scary’: HBO’s Harry Potter Star John Lithgow Weighs in on the Controversy of an American Playing Dumbledore
HBO’s Harry Potter series casts John Lithgow as Dumbledore, and the actor responds to concerns that he’s an American undertaking the role.
HBO’s ‘Harry Potter’ series finds its Albus Dumbledore in John Lithgow
HBO’s upcoming “Harry Potter” series has found its Professor Albus Dumbledore in actor John Lithgow — known for his previous roles in “Conclave,” “The Crown” and “Footloose.” Lithgow confirmed to Screenrant that he had committed to the role as Headmaster of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.
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.
HBO’s Harry Potter Show Officially Cast John Lithgow As Dumbledore, And His Comments On Taking The Role Are So Heartwarming
It’s been nearly two years since Discovery announced that a Harry Potter TV series was in the works. Updates on the HBO show have been shared sporadically, but it seems that it’s truly starting to take shape.
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 Playing Dumbledore in HBO's ‘Harry Potter' Series Was ‘Not an Easy Decision' Because ‘I'll Be About 87 Years Old at the Wrap Party'
John Lithgow confirmed in a new interview with ScreenRant that he will be playing Albus Dumbledore in HBO’s “Harry Potter” television series. Variety reported earlier this month that Lithgow was eyeing the role.
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.
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John Lithgow: Playing Dumbledore in ‘Harry Potter’ HBO series will ‘define me for the last chapter of my life, I’m afraid’
John Lithgow is off to Hogwarts. The actor, 79, is set to play Professor Albus Dumbledore on HBO’s new “Harry Potter” series. After Pop Base posted the news to X, one user wrote ...
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John Lithgow Will Be the Next Dumbledore
Albus Dumbledore’s half-moon spectacles will ... saying he would be taking on the role for HBO‘s Harry Potter television series. Richard Harris and Michael Gambon previously played the beloved ...