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John Lithgow Debuts Long Beard as Dumbledore on Harry Potter Set
John Lithgow joins a fully recast Wizarding World in a seven-season HBO adaptation planned to explore each Harry Potter novel in depth.
- New set photos of John Lithgow in costume as Albus Dumbledore from HBO's upcoming 'Harry Potter' reboot series were released on October 8, 2025.
- The release of these images follows HBO's recasting of the Wizarding World for a series set to premiere in 2027 and led by showrunner Francesca Gardiner and director Mark Mylod.
- Lithgow, photographed in striking robes and a long white beard on a Cornish beach, steps into the role after the passing of prior Dumbledore actors Richard Harris and Michael Gambon.
- Many fans were highly impressed by Lithgow’s appearance, describing him as strikingly majestic and expressing excitement over how well he embodied the character.
- This strong initial fan response suggests excitement and heightened anticipation for the new series ahead of its 2027 debut.
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The first images of John Lithgow in Dumbledore on the shooting of the Harry Potter series were unveiled, offering a glimpse of the new face of the famous director of Poudlard. ...
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