John Lithgow to Play Dumbledore in HBO’s ‘Harry Potter’

John Lithgow to Play Dumbledore in HBO's 'Harry Potter'

John Lithgow to Play Dumbledore in HBO’s ‘Harry Potter’

John Lithgow has confirmed that he will be playing Albus Dumbledore in HBO’s “Harry Potter” television series — a role that both terrifies and excites him.

Reports emerged earlier this month suggesting the actor would portray the iconic Hogwarts headmaster in the “Harry Potter” film franchise, but Lithgow has now revealed in a new interview with ScreenRant that he will indeed take on the part for the TV series.

“Well, it came as a total surprise to me,” Lithgow said about the role. “I just got the phone call up at the Sundance Film Festival, and it was not an easy decision because it’s going to define me for the last chapter of my life, I’m afraid. But I’m very excited.”

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