The actor, 79, told ScreenRant that the role as Dumbledore in the upcoming Harry Potter TV series from HBO "came as a total surprise," but he's all in for it now. "I just got the

John Lithgow confirming he's been casted as Dumbledore in the new Harry Potter series will break major JK Rowling rule on sourcing British and Irish actors.

John Lithgow arrives at the 31st annual Screen Actors Guild Awards on Sunday, Feb. 23, 2025, at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles. Earlier this week, Lithgow was announced to take on the role of Professor Albus Dumbledore in HBO’s upcoming “Harry Potter” television series.

John Lithgow is opening up about about joining HBO’s Harry Potter series where he will take on the role of Albus Dumbledore. Deadline broke the news that Lithgow was posed to portray the headmaster of the wizarding school Hogwarts in the TV series adaptation of J.

John Lithgow has confirmed he will play Albus Dumbledore in HBO's upcoming Harry Potter TV series, becoming the first American actor to take on the iconic role. The 79-year-old Emmy-winning star revealed the news in an interview with Screen Rant,

John Lithgow is heading to Hogwarts. The 3rd Rock From the Sun star confirmed recent rumors that he'll be playing Professor Albus Dumbledore on HBO's forthcoming Harry Potter TV series in an interview with Screenrant published Tuesday.

When asked about the offer to play Dumbledore, Lithgow described the decision as "not easy," recognizing it could define the final phase of his illustrious career.

"It's going to define me for the last chapter of my life, I'm afraid. But I'm very excited," the veteran actor said of the iconic role.

"I'll be about 87 years old at the wrap party, but I've said yes," said the actor, who will take on the beloved role for HBO's Harry Potter series

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.