John Lithgow is opening up about about joining HBO’s Harry Potter series where he will take on the role of Albus Dumbledore. Deadline broke the news that Lithgow was posed to portray the headmaster of the wizarding school Hogwarts in the TV series adaptation of J.

Lithgow confirms he'll portray Albus Dumbledore in HBO's Harry Potter series. The actor, known for Dexter and The Crown, expresses both excitement and apprehension about the iconic role, revealing the decision wasn't made lightly.

John Lithgow has revealed that he’s accepted the role of Albus Dumbledore in Max’s upcoming Harry Potter television adaptation. “Well, it came as a total surprise to me,” Lithgow told Screen Rant. “I just got the phone call up at the Sundance Film Festival for yet another film,