"I now understand more clearly how deeply complicated and hurtful this association can feel," the Scottish actor adds.

HBO Max’s Harry Potter series adaptation entered its filming phase in July 2025, with a brand-new ensemble cast.

“Harry Potter ”series“ ”star John Lithgow surprised by J.K. Rowling backlash: 'Why is this a factor?' "I wonder how J.K. Rowling has absorbed it," pondered the 79-year-old star.

With the Harry Potter show now in production in the UK, we have put together a guide to the stage performers assembled for this new series, from two-time Tony winner John Lithgow to Arabella Stanton.

John Lithgow isn’t being intimidated by “Harry Potter” fans. The actor, 79, did an interview with the Times of London published Sunday where he addressed the backlash he’s gotten for ...

John Lithgow Says He Doesn't Think Playing Dumbledore in the “Harry Potter” TV Series Is 'Gonna Be That Hard a Job' The 79-year-old actor previously said it was "not an easy decision" to take ...

If Harry Potter fans can suspend their disbelief to allow for invisibility cloaks, flying cars and time-traveling pocket watches, John Lithgow hopes they can get around his casting. Following the the ...

John Lithgow understands he might not be everyone’s first choice to play Hogwarts headmaster Albus Dumbledore in the upcoming Max “Harry Potter” series, but he’s committed to delivering a ...

John Lithgow has done everything from Broadway shows to The Crown, where he won an Emmy for his role as Winston Churchill. Taking on the Harry Potter series is a new challenge for him. He not only ...

John Lithgow is preparing to take on the role of a fan favorite literary character in the upcoming Harry Potter HBO TV series. While speaking on the SmartLess podcast on Monday, the actor admitted ...

John Lithgow and Paapa Essiedu will portray Albus Dumbledore and Severus Snape in the upcoming "Harry Potter" series from HBO, Warner Bros. announced alongside other cast members Monday.

John Lithgow doesn’t seem to be losing any sleep over landing the iconic role of Professor Albus Dumbledore in the upcoming Harry Potter TV show. “I don’t think it’s gonna be that hard a ...