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.
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,
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.
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.
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 confirms he’s Dumbledore in HBO’s Harry Potter series
He's a wizard, Harry! John Lithgow is looking ahead to his role as Dumbledore in the upcoming Harry Potter series.
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.
"I Go Right Out of the Frying Pan and Into the Fire": John Lithgow Talks Playing Dumbledore in the Upcoming HBO TV Series 'Harry Potter'
John Lithgow discussed playing Dumbledore in the upcoming HBO TV series 'Harry Potter' with Collider's Steve Weintraub and Geoffrey Rush.
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 Has Proven He Can Do A British Accent As Dumbledore At Least 4 Times
John Lithgow has been cast as Dumbledore in HBO's Harry Potter series, raising skepticism about an American actor playing an iconic British character.
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John Lithgow Will Be Dumbledore In HBO's Harry Potter Show
Next he will be the powerful, wise, and compassionate professor Dumbledore in HBO’s Harry Potter TV show. He confirmed the casting in a recent interview, saying it will “define me for the last ...
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Major Hollywood actor cast as Dumbledore in HBO's new Harry Potter series - but not all fans are happy
Taking to X, fans wrote: 'I can't understand why John Lithgow is the new Albus Dumbledore in the Harry Potter HBO series. Dumbledore is British, Lithgow is from the USA.' 'Nothing against ...