Harry Potter, Albus Dumbledore and HBO

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 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.
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.
John Lithgow confirms he's playing Dumbledore on HBO's “Harry Potter” series — here's what it could mean for the show
"It's going to define me for the last chapter of my life, I'm afraid." John Lithgow is heading to Hogwarts. The 3rd Rock From the Sun star confirmed recent rumors that he'll be playing Professor Albus Dumbledore on HBO's forthcoming Harry Potter TV series in an interview with Screenrant published Tuesday.
‘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.
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.
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,
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.
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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Major Hollywood actor cast as Dumbledore in HBO's new Harry Potter series - but not all fans are happy
The Crown actor has been confirmed as the new Professor Dumbledore in the upcoming wizarding HBO series, which is due out in 2026. The 79-year-old star has said stepping in to the shoes of the ...
John Lithgow confirms he's playing Dumbledore on HBO's Harry Potter series
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