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John Lithgow Reveals He'll Play Dumbledore in HBO's Harry Potter TV Series

Author : Samuel Mar 15,2025

HBO's highly anticipated Harry Potter TV series is making headway, with a significant casting announcement: the legendary John Lithgow will portray the iconic Professor Dumbledore. While not yet officially confirmed by HBO or Warner Bros., Lithgow himself revealed the news in a ScreenRant interview, stating that he's accepted the role.

Lithgow shared that the decision wasn't easy, describing the role as defining "the last chapter" of his life. He expressed excitement about joining the project, noting the renewed interest in the Harry Potter universe. He humorously added that he anticipates being approximately 87 years old by the time filming wraps.

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This is the first confirmed casting for the upcoming Harry Potter TV adaptation. HBO plans a complete reimagining of J.K. Rowling's books, featuring a new cast for all roles, including Harry, Hermione, Ron, and the rest of the Hogwarts community. Rowling will serve as an executive producer, alongside Neil Blair and Ruth Kenley-Letts.

While Lithgow's confirmation is a significant step, the lack of a full cast suggests the series is still in the early stages of production.

Lithgow, a highly accomplished actor with credits spanning film and television, is perhaps best known for his role as Dick Solomon in *3rd Rock from the Sun*. He also garnered critical acclaim and an Emmy for his portrayal of Winston Churchill in Netflix's *The Crown*.

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