‘Harry Potter’ TV Series Due To Hit HBO In 2026: Everything We Know About The Cast, Who’s Creating It, What J.K. Rowling Says & More
All the news on HBO's streaming 'Harry Potter' TV series, including cast, release date, how to watch, development and whether J.K. Rowling will be involved.
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.
John Lithgow wanted for Professor Dumbledore in Harry Potter series
It seems that HBO may have found its Headmaster of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry for its TV series adaptation of the Harry Potter book series, with Deadline revealing that John Lithgow is in final negotiations to take on the role of Professor Albus Dumbledore.
Shrek and Interstellar star John Lithgow to play Dumbledore in HBO's Harry Potter TV show for some reason
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 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.
HBO’s ‘Harry Potter’ Series in Talks with John Lithgow, Who Is American, to Play Dumbledore
John Lithgow, who is American, is nearing a deal to portray Professor Albus Dumbledore in HBO ‘s upcoming “Harry Potter” series reboot, according to a report in Deadline.
‘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.
HBO’s ‘Harry Potter’ Show Is About To Cast A Huge Role, With One Big Problem
The role is Dumbledore, the most central figure to Harry Potter other than the trio of Harry, Ron and Hermione. But there's a bit of a problem.
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