The iconic role has previously been played by Richard Harris, Michael Gambon and Jude Law. John Lithgow has confirmed he will take on the role of Albus Dumbledore in the upcoming HBO adaptation of the Harry Potter novels. In an exclusive interview with ScreenRant, the 3rd Rock From the Sun star confirmed that he said “yes” to taking on the […]

1 year ago

Filming is due to get underway this summer A US Oscar-nominated actor is reportedly in final talks to play the role of Dumbledore in the new Harry Potter TV series. It was first reported by film and TV industry outlets Variety and Deadline that the veteran actor is set to take on the esteemed role […]

1 year ago

Like the movies that preceded it, the Harry Potter show is seeking out major actors for the adult roles. Oscar-winning actor Mark Rylance is reportedly being heavily considered to play Professor Albus Dumbledore in HBO’s upcoming Harry Potter TV series. Earlier this year, the network confirmed that screenwriter Francesca Gardiner and director Mark Mylod (who […]

1 year ago

He wants to return to the wizarding world Gary Oldman who played Sirius Black in the original Harry Potter series has expressed an interest in returning to the world of magic in HBO’s Harry Potter TV series. The new adaptation has launched an open casting call for its main child stars which has got fans […]

1 year ago

They’ve taken to social media to vent. Harry Potter fans have been left unhappy by the news that Albus Dumbledore’s sexuality will not be directly addressed in the upcoming Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them instalment. The news comes after the film’s director David Yates told Entertainment Weekly that the upcoming release would not “explicitly” […]

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