John Lithgow Nears Deal to Play Dumbledore in Harry Potter Series ⚡️

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American Actor John Lithgow is reportedly in final negotiations to play Albus Dumbledore in HBO's upcoming Harry Potter series.

https://deadline.com/2025/02/harry-potter-tv-series-casting-john-lithgow-dumbledore-1236285903/

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He's a wonderful actor and has experience playing British people/characters.

Have mixed feelings about the HBO series, but this would be exciting.

[MercifulAir 897]

Goodness I loved him in Dexter! 

[faysalaaa 5,336]

Is this series gonna be controversial because of JK Rowling? Is she even involved?

[bionic 50,111]

I thought he died? Good on him for making a comeback

[Purrrrrr 18,099]

ngl i just don't see it 

[Jill 31,812]

15 minutes ago, NUTELLA said:

He's a wonderful actor and has experience playing British people

This is the line I draw with every actor. You can win Oscars and have universal critical acclaim, but you're only good if you can play Bri'ish people. It's a blessing and also a curse.

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I think this is great casting

 

10 minutes ago, bionic said:

I thought he died? Good on him for making a comeback

[Jill 31,812]

9 minutes ago, faysalaaa said:

Is this series gonna be controversial because of JK Rowling? Is she even involved?

She wrote the books sis

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Flop

[faysalaaa 5,336]

27 minutes ago, Jill said:

She wrote the books sis

I know but is she involved in the series like George R. R. Martin was with Game Of Thrones? George R. R. Martin had almost full control on what the director does that was their deal. 

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I will be watching without giving Evil Witch a penny

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11 minutes ago, faysalaaa said:

I know but is she involved in the series like George R. R. Martin was with Game Of Thrones? George R. R. Martin had almost full control on what the director does that was their deal. 

the movies and even universal's harry potter lands had to be fully approved with full input by her so most likely yes, she is

[Jill 31,812]

8 minutes ago, faysalaaa said:

I know but is she involved in the series like George R. R. Martin was with Game Of Thrones? George R. R. Martin had almost full control on what the director does that was their deal. 

She has control of casting afaik. Wouldn't be crazy if she was in control of the story too.

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She was so strict about all the actors being British for the film series.

She's becoming more open minded

Spoiler

lmao