Hollywood has a not-so-mysterious way of casting who they want for roles in films and television shows with major IPs. There is usually a breadcrumb trail that you can trace back to a few previous projects that will help you understand why a choice was made for a particular actor.

Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images John Lithgow could be eyeing a magical new role as Professor Albus Dumbledore. The six-time Emmy winner, 79, is in final talks to play the Hogwarts headmaster in HBO's upcoming television adaptation of Harry Potter,

The cast for the potential decade-long Harry Potter series might have their fearless Hogwarts leader and first American to play Dumbledore

The two-time Oscar nominee, who has played the likes of Winston Churchill and Roald Dahl before, could become the first confirmed named for the new show.

Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images John Lithgow could be eyeing a magical new role as Professor Albus Dumbledore. The six-time Emmy winner, 79, is in final talks to play the Hogwarts headmaster in HBO’s upcoming television adaptation of Harry Potter,

Harry Potter’s HBO reboot has reportedly found its Dumbledore, and the casting choice is nothing short of magical. Acclaimed actor John Lithgow is said to be in final talks to t

A major Hollywood actor is in talks to play Albus Dumbledore for the new HBO Harry Potter series, judging by the latest reports. According to Deadline, former sitcom star John Lithgow is in line to take on the role as Headmaster of Hogwarts.