Industry Mar 20, 2026

Dumbledore Actor's Hesitation Over Rowling's Views

John Lithgow will play the Hogwarts headmaster in all ten seasons of the show

Originally published by NME
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Dumbledore Actor's Hesitation Over Rowling's Views

John Lithgow, slated to portray Dumbledore in the upcoming HBO Harry Potter series, reportedly considered withdrawing from the project due to J.K. Rowling's perspectives on transgender issues. Lithgow is confirmed to play the Hogwarts headmaster throughout all ten seasons of the series. Originally reported by NME.