The actor was personally asked by multiple friends to drop the role of Dumbledore, including the mother of a trans child.

The new Dumbledore actor John Lithgow has admitted that he’s 'intimidated' to play the iconic role - revealing that some fans may be ‘appalled' by his casting. It was announced on Monday ...

The 79-year-old actor, best known for his roles in Dexter, The Crown and 3rd Rock from the Sun, was finally confirmed to be taking on the role of Hogwarts headmaster Albus Dumbledore in HBO's upcoming ...

Why is this a factor at all?' the actor says about criticism he's receiving over taking a role in J.K. Rowling's new series.

An actor who is set to take on the role of Dumbledore in an HBO reboot of the Harry Potter franchise is already facing criticism – but has reassured fans he's ready for the job. Though some ...

Giant review. New Dumbledore star John Lithgow is sensational as Roald Dahl in a new play dealing with his anti-semitism.

This Dumbledore would definitely be a departure ... what I really love that this has become a running joke amongst the actor's family. While he no longer resembles the 007 archetype, his look ...

Chernobyl star Jared Harris – who is the son of original Albus Dumbledore actor Richard Harris – ruled himself out of appearing in the TV adaptation. Jared was asked last year if he was ...

An actor set to play Dumbledore in a Harry Potter remake left fans divided after he was picked for the role, but has assured viewers he's up to the task. Despite some scepticism about the casting ...

Actor John Lithgow is set to play the role of Albus Dumbledore in the new Harry Potter series, based on the JK Rowling novels of the same name. Despite earning critical acclaim for his roles in ...

Casting for six major characters in HBO's upcoming 'Harry Potter' series, including Dumbledore, Snape and Hagrid have been announced.