Is John Lithgow playing the new Dumbledore? Here's what he said in an interview and why people are speculating.

John Lithgow attends The Old Man" Season 1 NYC Tastemaker Event at ... [+] MOMA on June 14, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by ...

Cillian Murphy’s name has come up a lot, with rumors that he will play either Lord Voldemort or Professor Quirrell. “I May ...

John Lithgow has confirmed that he will portray the Hogwarts headmaster in HBO’s upcoming “Harry Potter” series, which will ...

Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images UPDATE 2/25/25 at 3:37 p.m. ET - The Harry Potter TV show officially has its first cast member.

The cast of HBO's 'Harry Potter' is finally taking shape, as the six-time Emmy winner John Lithgow has confirmed his role as ...

John Lithgow, a six-time Emmy winner, confirms he's in talks to play Professor Albus Dumbledore in the upcoming Harry Potter adaptation.

John Lithgow has seemingly confirmed his role as Albus Dumbledore in HBO's upcoming Harry Potter TV series. The 79-year-old ...

The HBO reboot of the Harry Potter series may have its first cast member. John Lithgow announced he'll be playing Dumbledore, ...

In the ‘Harry Potter’ film series, Dumbledore was first portrayed by Richard Harris in the first two films. After his death, ...

HBO’s upcoming “Harry Potter” series has found its Professor Albus Dumbledore in actor John Lithgow — known for his previous roles in “Conclave,” “The Crown” and “Footloose.” Lithgow confirmed to ...