John Lithgow, who is American, is nearing a deal to portray Professor Albus Dumbledore in HBO's upcoming "Harry Potter" ...

Despite recent reports that both Mark Rylance and Mark Strong were being eyed for the role, John Lithgow is now officially in ...

In the "Harry Potter" books and movies, Albus Dumbledore's sister Ariana meets a terribly tragic fate. Here's what happens.

Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images John Lithgow could be eyeing a magical new role as Professor Albus Dumbledore. The six-time Emmy ...

HBO’s Harry Potter television series which is slated for release in 2026-27 has started assembling their cast with the latest addition of John Lithgow.

John Lithgow as Dumbledore seems to be a done deal. Here's the case for why the award-winning actor is the perfect stroke of casting.

Lithgow's extensive credits include roles in Shrek's Lord Farquaad and The Old Man on Disney+, not forgetting a recent appearance in the film Conclave. Richard Harris and Michael Gambon previously ...

In the final book — and final two movies — Harry and his friends discover that Dumbledore held ... on the mechanics of the Elder Wand anytime soon. The Harry Potter novels are available ...

Richard famously played Albus Dumbledore, the headmaster of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, in the first two films based on JK Rowling’s Harry Potter books. Following his death in ...