John Lithgow confirms Dumbledore casting, says role will ‘define the last chapter of my life’ - Lithgow will take on the role of Hogwarts headmaster Albus Dumbledore, previously played by ...

Casting for six major characters in HBO's upcoming 'Harry Potter' series, including Dumbledore, Snape and Hagrid have been announced.

A lbus Dumbledore has become widely known as one of fantasy's best characters, but he varied a lot between the book and the movies. The Harry Potter icon may be the greatest of all of Hogwarts ...

Veteran actor Michael Gambon, who was known to many for his portrayal of Hogwarts headmaster Albus Dumbledore in six of eight “Harry Potter” films, has died.

Dumbledore and Others Are Cast for ‘Harry Potter’ TV Series John Lithgow will play the Hogwarts headmaster in the HBO show, with Paapa Essiedu filling the role of Severus Snape. Listen to this ...

Original Dumbledore’s Son Jared Harris Wonders Why They Need a ‘Harry Potter’ Series “The films were fantastic — leave them alone,” the actor says. Raquel 'Rocky' Harris.

John Lithgow is off to Hogwarts. The actor, 79, is set to play Professor Albus Dumbledore on HBO’s new “Harry Potter” series. After Pop Base posted the news to X, one user wrote: “He is ...

John Lithgow says it was a ‘hard decision’ to accept the role of Dumbledore as it would be a nearly 7-year-long commitment: ‘I’ll be about 87 years old at the wrap party.’ ...

Harry Potter fans have some big concerns about who could next be stepping into the shoes of Albus Dumbledore for HBO’s live-action TV series based on the hit novels.

Jared Harris, son of original Dumbledore actor Richard Harris, has taken his name out of the running to play the legendary “Harry Potter” wizard in HBO and Max’s upcoming television series ...

Lithgow recently starred in the Oscar-nominated papal thriller "Conclave" as Cardinal Tremblay. Dumbledore was first played by Richard Harris in the first two movies of the "Harry Potter" film ...

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, who ...