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John Lithgow Confirmed He's Playing Dumbledore in 'Harry Potter' Series

In an interview with Screen Rant, Lithgow said that he has accepted the role of the Hogwarts head wizard in HBO's forthcoming series: “I'll be about 87 years old at the wrap party."

John Lithgow 'confirmed' to play Dumbledore in upcoming Harry Potter series breaking major JK Rowling 'rule'

John Lithgow has confirmed he will play Albus Dumbledore in HBO's upcoming Harry Potter TV series, becoming the first American actor to take on the iconic role

A US star has confirmed his role in the remake of »Harry Potter« as an HBO series: John Lithgow, 79, will be the head of the Magic School – although the actor shouldn't have betrayed that yet.

John Lithgow confirms role as Dumbledore in HBO's Harry Potter TV series

Oscar-winning Conclave star John Lithgow has become the first actor to confirm his participation in HBO’s upcoming Harry Potter TV series, revealing that he will play Dumbledore. Earlier this month, Variety reported that the actor, known for roles including The Crown and 3rd Rock from the Sun, was close to signing on the dotted line to play the gay Hogwarts headmaster. Now, speaking to ScreenRant, Lithgow has confirmed his role in the TV remake,…

First major star officially confirmed for Harry Potter TV reboot

John Lithgow said it was ‘not an easy decision’ to accept the role of Albus Dumbledore (Picture: Getty; Warner Bros) John Lithgow has revealed he has been cast as Albus Dumbledore in the HBO Harry Potter series after weeks of speculation. The six-time Emmy-winner, 79, becomes the fourth actor to play the old wise wizard after Michael Gambon, who put on the half-moon spectacles after original actor Richard Harris died following Harry Potter and t…