Overview
- John Lithgow, 79, has been officially cast as Albus Dumbledore in HBO's upcoming Harry Potter TV series, marking the first confirmed casting for the project.
- The actor revealed he is currently reading the Harry Potter books to prepare for the role and is halfway through the second novel.
- Lithgow described the role as manageable, noting that Dumbledore's limited appearances in the storyline make the job less demanding than expected.
- He acknowledged the decision to take on the iconic role was difficult, as it will define the final chapter of his career, with the series spanning seven or more years.
- Filming for the series is scheduled to start in summer 2025 in England, with a planned premiere in late 2026 or early 2027, aiming to deliver a faithful adaptation of J.K. Rowling's novels.