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 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.
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.
‘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 Show Officially Cast John Lithgow As Dumbledore, And His Comments On Taking The Role Are So Heartwarming
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. To that point, it was reported earlier this month that John Lithgow was being eyed for the role of Albus Dumbledore.
John Lithgow On Saying “Yes” To Playing Albus Dumbledore In HBO’s ‘Harry Potter’ Series: “I’m Afraid, But I’m Very Excited”
John Lithgow is opening up about about joining HBO's Harry Potter series where he will take on the role of Albus Dumbledore.
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 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 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 confirms he's playing Dumbledore on HBO's Harry Potter series
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