The six-time Emmy winner, 79, is in final talks to play the Hogwarts headmaster in HBO’s upcoming television adaptation of Harry Potter, per multiple reports including Deadline and Variety.

By Rick Porter Television Writer HBO declined to comment. The Harry Potter show is described as a “faithful” adaptation of author J.K. Rowling’s seven-book series chronicling the young ...

“The series will be a faithful adaptation of the beloved ‘Harry Potter’ book series by author and executive producer J.K. Rowling. It will feature a new cast to lead a new generation of ...

Stephen Fry has revealed he’d ‘certainly consider’ a role in the Harry Potter TV series, and even knows who he could play. Rumours have been swirling over who could be taking on the leading ...

EXCLUSIVE: A beloved actor is poised to play a beloved Harry Potter character. Six-time Emmy winner John Lithgow is in final negotiations to portray Professor Albus Dumbledore in HBO’s high-profile ...

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Following rumors that both Mark Strong and Mark Rylance were in contention to play Albus Dumbledore in HBO's Harry Potter series, the trades are reporting that John Lithgow is officially in talks for ...

HBO has apparently found its Dumbledore: John Lithgow is the choice to play the Hogwarts’ headmaster in the upcoming Harry Potter television series, according to Deadline. Professor Albus Dumbledore ...

American actor John Lithgow is reportedly in the final talks with makers to essay Professor Albus Dumbledore in HBO’s reboot series of J.K. Rowling’s ‘Harry Potter’ books. As per the ...

As we make our way through pre-production, we will only confirm details as we finalize deals.” In the Harry Potter movies, actor Richard Harris played Dumbledore in the first two movies. However, ...