John Lithgow Seemingly Confirms Dumbledore Casting in Harry Potter

HBO and Warner Bros. TV have finally found their Dumbledore for the upcoming “Harry Potter” series adaptation, and it seems like John Lithgow is set to take on the iconic role. Despite previous rumors about Mark Rylance, Deadline Hollywood reported that Lithgow was in final negotiations to portray Dumbledore. And in a recent interview, Lithgow himself confirmed the casting, expressing excitement about the project and acknowledging that it will likely be a defining role for him.

Showrunner/writer Francesca Gardiner and director/EP Mark Mylod have been navigating through a sea of rumors and speculation surrounding the casting for the series. Gardiner shared that a whopping 32,000 young actors auditioned for the lead roles of Harry, Hermione, and Ron. She mentioned being a big fan of the books and emphasized that the series will delve deeper into the world of Hogwarts, focusing more on the staff and characters like Peeves the poltergeist.

The series is set to span a decade and promises to bring the same epic love and care that the original franchise is known for. Each season will faithfully represent the original books while introducing a new cast to carry on the magical legacy of Harry Potter. Showrunner Francesca Gardiner and director Mark Mylod are at the helm, with J.K. Rowling, Neil Blair, Ruth Kenley-Letts, and David Heyman executive producing.

With such exciting developments on the horizon, fans of the wizarding world have a lot to look forward to. Keep an eye out for more updates as the series moves through pre-production and gets closer to its much-anticipated release.