Jared Harris Declines Dumbledore Role in HBO's Harry Potter Reboot

Harris questions the need for a TV adaptation, while acknowledging potential for new storytelling.

Jared Harris, son of original Dumbledore actor Richard Harris, has declined the opportunity to play Dumbledore in HBO's upcoming Harry Potter TV series.
Harris expressed confusion over the necessity of the reboot, stating that the original films were 'fantastic' and should be left alone.
Despite his reservations, Harris admitted that the TV series could explore a lot of storytelling that was omitted from the films.
Gary Oldman, who played Sirius Black in the original films, has shown interest in taking on the role of Dumbledore in the new series.
The new Harry Potter series, set for a 2026 release on HBO, will feature a new cast and aims to be a faithful adaptation of J.K. Rowling's seven novels.