HBO's highly anticipated Harry Potter TV series has reportedly secured its first major casting: John Lithgow as Professor Dumbledore. While HBO and Warner Bros. haven't officially confirmed the news, Lithgow himself revealed his acceptance of the role in an interview with ScreenRant.
Lithgow described the decision as challenging, stating that the role will significantly define the "last chapter" of his career. He expressed excitement about joining the project, acknowledging the considerable weight of the Harry Potter legacy. He humorously noted he'll be approximately 87 years old by the time filming wraps.
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This casting marks the first official confirmation for the series, which aims to fully adapt J.K. Rowling's books with a completely new ensemble cast. Rowling will serve as executive producer alongside Neil Blair and Ruth Kenley-Letts.
The lack of a full cast suggests the series is still in the early stages of development, with production likely some time away.
Lithgow, a highly acclaimed actor with a prolific career in both 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."
