HBO Reportedly in Final Talks With John Lithgow to Play Dumbledore in Harry Potter Series
HBO is reportedly in final talks with Shrek actor John Lithgow to bring him in to play Hogwarts headmaster Albus Dumbledore in the upcoming Harry Potter reboot.
New Harry Potter TV series reportedly in final talks with award-winning actor to play Dumbledore
According to reports in multiple US outlets, two-time Emmy winner John Lithgow is reportedly in final talks to play the Hogwarts headmaster in HBO‘s forthcoming Harry Potter series based on JK Rowling’s best-selling books about the Boy Who Lived.
Hollywood legend nears deal to be cast as Dumbledore in new Harry Potter series
And while very little about the TV run has actually been confirmed so far, a Hollywood legend is said to be nearing a deal to be cast as Professor Albus Dumbledore. Following in the footsteps of Richard Harris, Jude Law, and Michael Gambon, it seems John Lithgow will be next to play the Hogwarts head teacher.
John Lithgow may star as Dumbledore in HBO’s Harry Potter series
Thus far, HBO has yet to confirm any of the cast members who are slated to appear in Harry Potter. Ralph Fiennes, who played the evil wizard Lord Voldemort in the films, has endorsed Cillian Murphy as his successor. Other actors rumored to be up for roles on the show include Brett Goldstein as Rubeus Hagrid and Paapa Essiedu as Severus Snape.
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Dumbledore was originally played by Richard Harris in Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone and Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets. Sir Michael Gambon took over for the rest of the franchise after Harris's death.
John Lithgow eyed for Dumbledore in Harry Potter series
John Lithgow is reportedly closing in on a deal with Warner Bros. to play Albus Dumbledore in the upcoming HBO adaptation of the Harry Potter franchise.
‘Harry Potter’ HBO Series Eyes John Lithgow to Play Dumbledore
John Lithgow is in final talks to play Albus Dumbledore in HBO’s upcoming adaptation of J.K. Rowling’s “ Harry Potter ” books.
John Lithgow in Talks to Play Dumbledore in HBO’s ‘Harry Potter’ Series
The premium cabler is in talks with John Lithgow to play Albus Dumbledore, the headmaster of the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. News of Lithgow’s potential involvement follows THR’s reporting that British actor Paapa Essiedu ( I May Destroy You) is in discussions to play Professor Severus Snape.
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