John Lithgow finds it unlikely that portraying Albus Dumbledore in the upcoming Harry Potter series won’t present much of a challenge.
Actor Alan Rickman, who recently played a role in the 2024 film Conclave, has been replaced by Dan Stevens as Dumbledore in the upcoming HBO’s Harry Potter television series. On the other hand, Paapa Essiedu and Janet McTeer are being considered for the roles of Severus Snape and Minerva McGonagall respectively.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, during his appearance on the SmartLess podcast, Lithgow shared that he’s recently been delving back into the Harry Potter books.
What did John Lithgow say about playing Dumbledore in the Harry Potter show?
Lithgow mentioned that he’s nearly finished with the second book in the Harry Potter series, “Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets.” He added, “Each novel in this new adaptation of Harry Potter is being given an entire season.
In simpler terms, the actor commented, “Dumbledore is like a hidden power source, used sparingly. I don’t anticipate the role being too challenging, as we’ll work together seamlessly.
After the announcement of the Harry Potter cast, Lithgow mentioned that he started getting approached by people in public to talk about the series.
Lithgow exclaimed, “Is it unbelievable that this has already begun?” The agreement was just finalized a mere 48 hours ago, yet even at airports two weeks ago, rumors about this deal started circulating. Somehow, people found out and they’ve been approaching me.
Francesca Gardiner is currently acting as the lead producer for the upcoming HBO adaptation of Harry Potter. Additionally, director Mark Mylod, known for his work on Succession and The Menu, will oversee several episodes in this series.
As of now, the release date for the upcoming Harry Potter series on HBO remains unspecified, with predictions pointing towards a debut either towards the end of 2026 or the beginning of 2027. At the moment, no information regarding casting for characters like Harry Potter, Ron Weasley, and Hermione Granger has been made public.
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