Like all other casting rumors tied to this upcoming show, which is expected to arrive in 2026, the decision to cast Lithgow as Dumbledore is one that quickly divided fans of the Wizarding World.

John Lithgow, the Hollywood legend who was recently cast as Albus Dumbledore in the TV reboot of the Harry Potter franchise, ...

John Lithgowwill soon be saying "Sherbert Lemon," as the acclaimed actor will be starring in Max's upcoming Harry Potter ...

John Lithgow has appeared on London's West End in 2 shows. What was John Lithgow's first West End show? John Lithgow's first West End show was The Magistrate which opened in 2012 What awards has ...

Almost two years after the first announcement, the show is finally taking a bit more distinctive shape — specifically with John Lithgow announcing he’s “said yes” to the role of Albus ...

When asked about the offer to play Dumbledore, Lithgow described the decision as "not easy," recognizing it could define the ...

John Lithgow is off to Hogwarts ... It would be amazing if the show goes 9 seasons!” ...

According to Variety, the plan is for the "Harry Potter" series to make each book its own season, meaning the show intends to run for seven seasons. Lithgow is currently 79 years old. Given the ...