Ian McKellen has revealed why he never played Dumbledore after being offered the role in Harry Potter following Richard ...

According to reports in various Hollywood trades, John Lithgow is nearing a deal to play Hogwarts headmaster Albus Dumbledore in HBO’s Harry Potter series. Per Deadline, Lithgow is in ...

Picture: Alamy He continued: "I couldn't take over the part from an actor who I'd known didn't approve of me." The stage legend was referring to comments made by the Dumbledore actor, in which he ...

It was recently reported that the network is in final negotiations to sign American actor John Lithgow, 79, as the iconic character Albus Dumbledore, according to Deadline. HBO declined to comment ...

It may seem like a surprise choice, but a case can be made for Lithgow as the ideal Dumbledore. The Emmy- and Tony-winning actor has the gravitas, warmth, and theatrical presence needed to bring ...

Veteran actor John Lithgow is reportedly in final talks to play Professor Albus Dumbledore, Harry’s mentor and the beloved headmaster at Hogwarts. Deadline was the first to report the news ...

Albus Dumbledore has previously been played by legendary actors, and now John Lithgow is apparently up for the task (Picture: Getty Images) Six time Emmy-winner John Lithgow is said to be in ...

While you won’t find many movie or TV fans who dislike Lithgow, the decision to cast him as Dumbledore feels a bit ... major character being played by an actor from the UK.

HBO is actively casting for the upcoming Harry Potter series, with John Lithgow possibly playing Dumbledore ... rumors circulating about well-known actors securing roles. HBO is currently working ...

HBO may finally have zeroed in on its Albus Dumbledore. According to reports in multiple US outlets, two-time Emmy winner John Lithgow is reportedly in final talks to play the Hogwarts headmaster ...