This Oscar-Nominated Movie May Have Gotten John Lithgow His Harry Potter Dumbledore Role
Hollywood has a not-so-mysterious way of casting who they want for roles in films and television shows with major IPs. There is usually a breadcrumb trail that you can trace back to a few previous projects that will help you understand why a choice was made for a particular actor.
John Lithgow is Reportedly Nearing a Deal to be Dumbledore in the ‘Harry Potter’ TV Series
The two-time Oscar nominee, who has played the likes of Winston Churchill and Roald Dahl before, could become the first confirmed named for the new show.
John Lithgow Nears Deal To Play Dumbledore In HBO’s ‘Harry Potter’ Series
John Lithgow is in final negotiations to portray Professor Albus Dumbledore in HBO's series adaptation of the hugely popular fantasy books.
John Lithgow in Talks to Play Dumbledore in HBO’s ‘Harry Potter’ Series
The premium cabler is in talks with John Lithgow to play Albus Dumbledore, the headmaster of the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. News of Lithgow’s potential involvement follows THR ‘s reporting that British actor Paapa Essiedu ( I May Destroy You) is in discussions to play Professor Severus Snape. HBO declined to comment.
John Lithgow may star as Dumbledore in HBO’s Harry Potter series
Thus far, HBO has yet to confirm any of the cast members who are slated to appear in Harry Potter. Ralph Fiennes, who played the evil wizard Lord Voldemort in the films, has endorsed Cillian Murphy as his successor. Other actors rumored to be up for roles on the show include Brett Goldstein as Rubeus Hagrid and Paapa Essiedu as Severus Snape.
‘Harry Potter’ HBO Series Eyes John Lithgow to Play Dumbledore
John Lithgow is in final talks to play Albus Dumbledore in HBO’s upcoming adaptation of J.K. Rowling’s “ Harry Potter ” books.
John Lithgow set to be Dumbledore in Harry Potter TV show
The Oscar-nominated star is reportedly "in final talks" to sign up to play the Hogwarts headmaster.
Harry Potter TV Show Eyes John Lithgow to Play Beloved Character
John Lithgow is in final talks to play Professor Dumbledore in HBO’s TV adaptation of Harry Potter. The 3rd Rock From the Sun star would play the bearded headmaster of Hogwarts wizarding school whose Order of the Phoenix fights evil Lord Voldemort.
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