John Lithgow Says Playing Dumbledore in Harry Potter Series ‘Won’t Be That Hard’; Here’s Why

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In the upcoming HBO’s Harry Potter television series, it has been announced that John Lithgow will portray Albus Dumbledore. The experienced actor shared this news during an interview on the SmartLess podcast, revealing that he is currently engrossed in reading the books, and he mentioned that he’s already halfway through the second one.

Starting from next spring, I’m excited to share that we’re diving deeper into J.K. Rowling’s magical series. Each season, we’ll be focusing on a single book, offering a richer and more immersive exploration of the stories we all love.

Lithgow admitted that taking over the role previously held by Richard Harris and Michael Gambon carries weight, but he doesn’t find it particularly challenging. In his words, “Dumbledore is like a powerful weapon that’s rarely used. I don’t think the task will be too demanding.

According to reports from The Hollywood Reporter, the new version of Harry Potter will start shooting in London this summer. During a conversation on SmartLess, Lithgow shared that he hasn’t received many details about the filming timeline as of now.

Instead of his original statement, Previously, he had stayed in the U.K. for eight months during The Crown filming, and he anticipates a comparable situation. He expressed this by saying, “I was away in England for eight months because of The Crown and hardly returned. I believe I can return more often now.

In an anticipation that the show will last for multiple years, Lithgow mentioned that his role as Dumbledore may not require as much effort as one might assume.

Even though the confirmation of John Lithgow’s casting as Dumbledore happened only recently within the past 48 hours, it seems fans have been aware of it for several weeks already. Remarkably, they’ve been spotting him at airports and approaching him to express their recognition.

During an interview with ScreenRant, Lithgow mentioned that choosing to be part of the series wasn’t a simple decision. In fact, the proposal caught him off guard whilst he was at the Sundance Film Festival, causing him to ponder over it for some time before making up his mind.

He admitted that taking on this role might mark the conclusion of his professional journey, yet he’s thrilled about the prospect. In a lighthearted manner, Lithgow pointed out that when the show ends, he would be approximately 87 years old. Nevertheless, he chose to take on the challenge.

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2025-03-25 10:37