HBO's highly anticipated Harry Potter TV series has reportedly secured its Dumbledore: the acclaimed John Lithgow. While HBO and Warner Bros. haven't officially confirmed the casting, Lithgow himself revealed in a ScreenRant interview that he's accepted the role, describing it as a pivotal moment in his career. He stated the part will "define the last chapter of my life," adding that he'll be approximately 87 years old by the time filming wraps.
This marks the first confirmed casting for the ambitious project, which aims to reimagine J.K. Rowling's beloved books as a television series with an entirely new ensemble cast. Rowling will serve as executive producer alongside Neil Blair and Ruth Kenley-Letts.
The lack of a complete cast suggests the show is still in the early stages of development, likely some time away from production.
Lithgow, a veteran actor with a prolific career spanning film and television, is known for roles such as Dick Solomon in "3rd Rock from the Sun" and his Emmy-winning portrayal of Winston Churchill in Netflix's "The Crown."
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