John Lithgow being cast as Dumbledore in the upcoming "Harry Potter" series is more significant than you might think

John Lithgow will be stepping into the role of Albus Dumbledore for HBO’s highly anticipated "Harry Potter" TV series.

John Lithgow confirmed in a new interview with ScreenRant that he will be playing Albus Dumbledore in HBO’s “Harry Potter” television series. Variety reported earlier this month that Lithgow was eyeing the role.

John Lithgow has finally been confirmed as the HBO Harry Potter show's Dumbledore. Here's how his age compares to the previous actors in the role.

Two excellent actors played Albus Dumbledore in the Harry Potter movies, but they weren't quite perfect. John Lithgow can bring the character balance.

One thing about John Lithgow that is undeniable is that he is very much not English. Nevertheless, he's been picked to play the very, very English icon Dumbledore in HBO's upcoming "Harry Potter" series.

John Lithgow has played everything from Don ... Next he will be the powerful, wise, and compassionate professor Dumbledore in HBO’s Harry Potter TV show. He confirmed the casting in a recent ...