On February 12, 2025, fans of the franchise woke up to the shocking news that the upcoming HBO Harry Potter series may have found its Dumbledore in John Lithgow.

HBO is reportedly in final talks with Shrek actor John Lithgow to bring him in to play Hogwarts headmaster Albus Dumbledore ...

John Lithgow is in final talks to play Dumbledore in the HBO Harry Potter reboot, adding a fresh take on the iconic character. HBO's casting of Lithgow breaks a long-standing tradition of only ...

The cast for the potential decade-long Harry Potter series might have their fearless Hogwarts leader and first American to ...

HBO is actively casting for the upcoming Harry Potter series, with John Lithgow possibly playing Dumbledore. The series will adapt one novel per season, offering more depth to the stories and ...

Reports from the upcoming HBO adaptation of Harry Potter are starting ... While names like Mark Rylance and Jared Harris have been thrown out for Dumbledore, and Cillian Murphy is a top contender ...

is in final negotiations to portray Professor Albus Dumbledore in HBO‘s adaptation' of Harry Potter. However, when the publication contacted HBO for a comment on the development, the network ...

The premium cabler is in talks with John Lithgow to play Albus Dumbledore, the headmaster of the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. News of Lithgow’s potential involvement follows THR ‘s ...

HBO’s Harry Potter series may be close to landing its first major performer. Veteran actor John Lithgow is reportedly in final talks to play Professor Albus Dumbledore, Harry’s mentor and the ...

By Rick Porter Television Writer HBO declined to comment ... Should Lithgow be cast as Dumbledore, it would be a break from the Harry Potter film series, which employed British actors almost ...

Dumbledore is the lovable but mysterious headmaster of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. More from Variety Original 'Harry Potter' Director Defends HBO TV Reboot as 'Spectacular Idea ...