John Lithgow's bizarre but darkly compelling performance in The Rule of Jenny Pen proves he's a good pick for Dumbledore in ...

For those who need a refresher, Professor Albus Percival Wulfric Brian Dumbledore (yes, that’s his full name) is the wise and beloved headmaster of Hogwarts. Originally played by Richard Harris ...

Lithgow said taking on the role was "not an easy decision." Actor John Lithgow said this week he will play Dumbledore in the upcoming "Harry Potter" TV series. Lithgow said he will play the ...

Potterheads cannot wait to dive back into the magical world created by J. K. Rowling in her acclaimed books through the ...

Lithgow’s casting marks the first time an American actor will play Dumbledore. The character was first portrayed on screen by the late Irish actor Richard Harris, who died in 2002 after ...

"It's going to define me for the last chapter of my life, I'm afraid. But I'm very excited," the veteran actor said of the iconic role. By Carly Thomas Associate Editor “Well, it came as a total ...

HBO breaks tradition by casting John Lithgow as Dumbledore in Harry Potter reboot. Actor Hero Fiennes-Tiffin open to playing ...

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If Lithgow does take on the role of Dumbledore, he’ll be following in the footsteps of Richard Harris, who played the character in the first two “Harry Potter” films, and Michael Gambon ...

It's official — John Lithgow will be picking up a wand and heading to Hogwarts. The Conclave actor, 79, has confirmed that he will be playing Headmaster Albus Dumbledore in the HBO 's Harry Potter ...

US actor John Lithgow has said he is "excited" to be playing Dumbledore in the forthcoming Harry Potter TV series, adding that the role is "going to define me for the last chapter of my life".

Dumbledore was first played by Richard Harris in the first two movies of the "Harry Potter" film franchise, with Michael Gambon stepping in to play the Hogwarts headmaster in the remaining ...