Update 02/25/25 at 15:37 et – the Harry Potter The television program officially has its first member of the cast.
John Lithgow He has confirmed the reports that Professor Albus Dumbledore will be performing in the next series. “Well, it was a total surprise,” said the 79 -year -old actor in getting the part in an interview with Screening Posted on Tuesday, February 25th. “I just received the telephone call to the Sundance Film Festival for another movie, and it was not an easy decision because it will define me for the last chapter of my life, I am afraid.”
Despite the commitment during the years, Lithgown said he was “excited” to join the world of magicians. “Some wonderful people do their attention again Harry Potter. That is why it has been such a hard decision, “he added before joking,” I will be about 87 years old at the Feast of the Wrap, but I said yes. “
Lithgow’s casting marks a change from the original film series, as the Oscar candidate is the first North -American actor to portray one of the main characters in the franchise. ((Harry Potter author Jk rowling The films have been requested to be distributed solely with UK actors)
HBO has not confirmed any casting details for the series.
Original story below:
John Lithgow He could be looking at a new magic role like Professor Albus Dumbledore.
The sixth Emmy winner, of 79 Harry Potterby various reports, including Period and Variety.
“We appreciate that such a high profile series attracts a lot of rumor and speculation. As we head to pre -production, we will only confirm the details as we finish the offers,” HBO said in a statement to Variety.
Richard Harris originated the role of Dumbledore in original Harry Potter movie, Harry Potter and the Wizard Stone (2001). Michael Gambon took the role after Harris’s death, starting with Harry Potter and the prisoner of Azkaban (2004). Jude Law played a young Dumbledore at Fantastic beasts and where to find Prequel movies.
A new Harry Potter television series is officially in the works. During the presentation of Warner Bros. Discovery in April 2023, the network revealed that they advanced with a television restart of JK Rowling iconic novels for their streaming service, Max, with a “series of decades” that will have a completely distribution New. Rowling, who (…)
HBO first announced his plans to turn Harry Potter to a television series in April 2023, although it was initially intended for streaming of Max service.
HBO described the show as “a faithful adaptation of the beloved Harry Potter Author and Executive Producer Books Series Jk rowling. “”
“The series will have a new cast to lead a new generation of fandom, full of fantastic details and very dear characters Harry Potter Fans have loved for more than twenty-five years, “said a Logline shared by the network.” Each season will wear Harry Potter And these incredible adventures towards new audiences around the world, while the original, classic and appreciated films will remain in the center of the franchise and available to look worldwide. “”
Richard Harris as Dumbledore AFP/AFP through Getty Images
“Max’s commitment to preserve the integrity of my books is important to me, and I want to be part of this new adaptation that will allow a degree and detail that only offers a long -lived television series,” Rowling said in a declaration of April 2023.
HBO announced in June 2024 that the program officially has a showrunner, Francesca Gardinerand director, Mark Mylodwho used to work together Successful.
Over the course of ten years, Harry Potter stars brought magic, mischief and more than millions of fans around the world. Based on the series of seven books by JK Rowling, the stars Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson and Rupert Grint captured the heart of the spectators between 2001 and 2011 such as Harry Potter, Hermione Granger (…)
In September 2024, the network announced an open casting call for Harry Potter, Ron Weasley and Hermione Granger. According to the announcement, the network seeks children’s actors located in the United Kingdom and Ireland between the ages of 9 and 11.
It Harry Potter The series is expected to premiere in HBO in 2026.
