In an interview with ScreenRant, American actor John Lithgow confirmed that he will portray Dumbledore in the new Harry Potter series currently in production by HBO.
Although his casting has not been officially announced, actor John Lithgow confirmed that he will take on the role of Albus Dumbledore in the new Harry Potter franchise series. The character was previously played by the late Michael Gambon and Richard Harris.
“I was at the Sundance Film Festival, participating in another film, when I got the call. It wasn’t an easy decision because I fear this will define me for the last chapter of my life. But I’m very excited,” said the 79-year-old actor.
HBO, however, has not confirmed Lithgow’s participation in the series.
“We understand that a high-profile series like this generates many rumors and speculation. During the pre-production phase, we will only confirm details as agreements are finalized,” the company stated in a press release.
The series is expected to premiere in late 2026 or early 2027, with filming set to begin in mid-2025 at Warner Bros. Studios in Leavesden, UK.
Among John Lithgow’s most recent works are the Oscar-nominated films “Conclave” (2024) and “Killers of the Flower Moon” (2023).
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