John Lithgow, who is American, is nearing a deal to portray Professor Albus Dumbledore in HBO ‘s upcoming “Harry Potter” ...

On February 12, 2025, fans of the franchise woke up to the shocking news that the upcoming HBO Harry Potter series may have found its Dumbledore in John Lithgow.

Lithgow is, undeniably, a much bigger name than Rylance, at least in his native U.S.. (Although it’s kind of weird that ...

The sorting hat may just put John Lithgow into the role of Albus Dumbledore as the Oscar nominee is reportedly in final talks ...

The HBO Harry Potter reboot’s first major casting choice might seem unusual, but what’s even more surprising is that it has ...

Hollywood has a not-so-mysterious way of casting who they want for roles in films and television shows with major IPs. There ...

Dumbledore was originally played by Richard Harris in Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone and Harry Potter and the Chamber ...

John Lithgow is in final negotiations to portray Professor Albus Dumbledore in HBO's series adaptation of the hugely popular ...

Thus far, HBO has yet to confirm any of the cast members who are slated to appear in Harry Potter. Ralph Fiennes, who played ...

John Lithgow is in final talks to play Albus Dumbledore in HBO’s upcoming adaptation of J.K. Rowling’s “ Harry Potter ” books ...

The premium cabler is in talks with John Lithgow to play Albus Dumbledore, the headmaster of the Hogwarts School of ...

HBO's series adaptation of "Harry Potter" may have found its Dumbledore. John Lithgow is close to closing a deal to portray ...