The television series of Harry Potter -Proxima to be released between the end of 2026 and the beginning of 2027- already has officially confirmed to one of its main roles, in what will be the new version of the fantastic novels written by JK Rowling.
It’s about John Lithgow79, who will play Albus Dumbledoreafter weeks of rumors about his possible link with the series. The six -time Emmy award winner confirmed that he will play the beloved character, One of the most important in the Potter Universe And therefore, one of the most anticipated castings.
The renowned actor will happen to the actors Richard Harris and Michael Gambonwho left a great legacy in the movies and are positively remembered by the fans of the saga. Harris appeared in the first two, while Gambon took the reins from the third installment after the sad death of his predecessor.
“Well, for me it was a total surprise. They just called on the phone at 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 fear myself. But I am very excited. Some wonderful people are focusing their attention on Harry Potter. That is why it has been such a difficult decision. I will be about 87 years old when the farewell party arrives, but I said yes“He told the medium Screenrant.
In this way, Lithgow’s comment makes it the First actor to be confirmed for the cast of the Harry Potter television series. It is possible that he was not supposed to share this news yet, since HBO keeps any type of information under seven keys. The actor is recognized for his work in successes as Shrek (2001), Dexter (2006), Interstellar (2014), The planet of the apes (2011) and the recent one Conclave (2024)among others.
The Harry Potter series, Designed to last more than a decadeis in charge of the screenwriter and showrunner Francesca Gardiner and the executive director and producer Mark Mylod. Casey Bloys, president and executive director of HBO and Max Content, at the time of the original announcement the series described as a “faithful adaptation” of the novels of JK Rowling that “will deepen each of the iconic books.”
Who is Dumbledore in the Harry Potter universe?
The powerful Magician Dumbledore is the director of the Hogwarts Magic School and the leader of the Fénix order, whose objective is to fight the dark magician Lord Voldemort.
Dumbledore was played by the deceased Harris and Gambon in the Harry Potter film franchise. Jude Law interpreted a younger version of the character in the films of the prequel to Fantastic animals.
Although all are British or Irish and Lithgow is American, he has played British characters. He won the most recent of his six Emmy awards for his interpretation of Winston Churchill in The Crown And he has been playing Roald Dahl on the London stage.
The Harry Potter television series, which will be filmed at Warner Bros Studios Leavesden, where movies were filmed, is scheduled to debut in HBO at the end of 2026 or early 2027.
The casting for the Harry Potter series
Lithgow is on the way to being the first actor who will participate in a project whose casting has aroused an enormous interest. The rumors have been marching for months with speculation about who would play the most emblematic characters of the books. Rumors range from PAAPA ESSIEDU For the Potiones Snape and Sharon Horgan and Lesley Manville For Deputy Director Minerva McGonagall to Brett Goldstein For Hogwarts Rubeus Hagrid rangers and even the Oscar winner Cillian Murphy For Lord Voldemort, with Ralph Fienneswho played the role in the movies, supporting the idea.
In addition, some 32,000 children sent hearing tapes for the main papers of Harry, Hermione and Ron, and the selection continues to advance.
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