HBO is reportedly setting its sights on an iconic actor to play Dumbledore in the Harry Potter TV series, and it might be the perfect choice.

Dumbledore was played in the first two Harry Potter films ... In the prequel spin-off franchise Fantastic Beasts, which looks like it won’t be returning anytime soon due to poor box office takings, the younger version of the character was played ...

Mark Rylance is at the top of the casting wishlist for the new HBO "Harry Potter" adaptation, Variety has learned from sources familiar with the project. Rylance, who is starring as Thomas Cromwell in the highly-anticipated BBC period drama "Wolf Hall: The Mirror and The Light" (based on Hilary Mantel's novel),

The upcoming Harry Potter series has reportedly zeroed in on who showrunners want to play the beloved character.

The casting for the highly anticipated TV reboot has reportedly begun and fans are suggesting some A-list actors for the series, including a former cast member

HBO is preparing a series about Harry Potter. There have been recent talks about the start of casting, and now there's a lot of buzz about the actor likely to play Dumbledore. Will he be a good fit? For years,

If all goes as planned, HBO's Harry Potter adaptation is keen on getting Mark Rylance on board as it's Dumbledore. According to Variety, he is at the top of the wishlist of HBO makers. Mark Rylance is currently starring as Thomas Cromwell in the highly-anticipated BBC period drama Wolf Hall: The Mirror and The Light.