John Lithgow was in talks to play Dumbledore within the Harry Potter TV collection earlier this month, and the actor has now confirmed it.
Earlier this month it was revealed that John Lithgow was in talks to play Professor Albus Dumbledore in HBO’s upcoming Harry Potter TV collection. Immediately, the actor confirmed the information whereas talking with ScreenRant.
“Well, it came as a total surprise to me. I just got the phone call up at the Sundance Film Festival for yet another film, 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,” Lithgow stated. “Some great individuals are turning their consideration again to Harry Potter. That’s why it’s been such a tough resolution. I’ll be about 87 years previous on the wrap get together, however I’ve stated sure.“
Many different actors have been reported in consideration for the collection, however that is as near an official reveal as we’ve had. HBO has saved largely silent about any casting information, merely repeating the identical assertion every time: “We admire that such a high-profile collection will draw quite a lot of rumor and hypothesis. As we make our approach by way of pre-production, we’ll solely verify particulars as we finalize offers.“
As for Harry Potter, Ron Weasley, and Hermione Granger, upwards of 32, 000 children have auditioned for the roles, and the choice course of remains to be ongoing. Succession‘s Francesca Gardiner will function a author and showrunner on the collection, whereas Mark Mylod signed on to government produce and direct a number of episodes. The venture was initially developed for Max however made the leap to HBO (together with a wide range of different Max exhibits) final summer time.
Every season of the Harry Potter TV collection is alleged to cowl one in every of J.Okay. Rowling’s novels, for a complete of seven seasons. Whereas the flicks have been in a position to match quite a bit in, there have been loads of moments lower from the novels that the TV collection will lastly be capable to carry to life. Final 12 months, the studio launched a press release saying, “Each season will be authentic to the original books and bring Harry Potter and these incredible adventures to new audiences around the world, while the original, classic and beloved films will remain at the core of the franchise and available to watch globally.” Manufacturing is anticipated to kick off in the summertime of 2025.
Now that it’s (principally) official, how do you’re feeling about John Lithgow enjoying Dumbledore within the Harry Potter TV collection?
