Golden Globe winner John Lithgow (The Crown, Conclave) has officially opened up about his involvement in HBO’s upcoming show, making him the first confirmed cast member of the TV adaptation.
The acclaimed actor will be portraying the iconic role of Hogwarts headmaster Albus Dumbledore, who was famously played by Richard Harris and Michael Gambon in the blockbuster franchise.
The series is described as a “decade-long” project, with each season expected to adapt one book in Rowling’s acclaimed book series.
At the moment, the casting search for the next Harry Potter, Hermione Granger, and Ron Weasly is still underway in the U.K. and Ireland.
The chosen child actors must be aged 9 to 11 in April 2025, teasing its potential production start date. During a recent interview, Lithgow recalled the story of how he was cast for the Harry Potter show, while admitting that saying yes to the project was definitely not an easy decision to make. “Well, it came as a total surprise to me.