Until recently, it was unofficially said that the role of Albus Dumbledore in the upcoming series about Harry Potter would fall to Marek Rylance, who recently played the main role in the movie “Skrytka” and has a performance in “Dunkirka” and “To the last bone” . A moment later, next to the name of the director of Hogwarts, Mark Strong (“Game of secrets”, “Sherlock Holmes”, “Kingsman”) began to be mentioned.
HBO found a new Dumbledore! The first role for the series about “Harry Potter” confirmed
However, the last rumors turned out to be true. Less than two weeks ago, information leaked to the network that John Lithgow came out in the casting, now the actor confirmed that he would actually play Dumbledore.
In an interview with Screen Rant, where Lithow promoted his latest project “The Rule of Jenny Penn”, the creator admitted that he would soon face a big challenge. He said that he received the phone at the Sundance Film Festival and had to decide whether he would agree to accept an important role.
“It was a huge surprise for me. I think that this role will define the last chapter of my life. I am very excited, although I’m afraid. Many wonderful people again direct their attention towards Harry Potter. That’s why it was a difficult decision” – the actor confessed.”I will have about 87 years old at the crowning party for the crowning photos for the seriesbut I agreed to the offer, “he added.
John Lithgow confirms. Will play in the series about Harry Potter
HBO diligently guards the secrets of the series, which is why Lithgov’s confession is quite surprising. The choice of actor also says a lot about the development of production work. Lithgow is an American, which means that HBO will not comply with the principle that she agreed with the JK Rowling film studio before starting work on a series of films. The writer wanted only the British playing in “Harry Potter”. The rules could not be followed one hundred percent, but by the author’s requirements for a role in the series, Robin Williams could not apply. Interestingly, In the films about Harry Potter, both actors playing Dumbledore were Irish.
It is not known about the HBO series itself. The production is to hit the streaming platform at the earliest in 2026. Each season of the series is to be a screening of one part of the JK Rowling novels, which is also involved in the entire project. Mark Mylod and Francesca Gardiner are to be directed, responsible, among others for the series “Succession”. HBO has not yet confirmed any candidacy for roles in production. Unofficially, however, a few names were given – Paapa Esiedy has a chance for the role of Severus Snape, Sharon Horgan and Rachel Weisz to play Professor McGonagall, Brett Goldstein may be played in Hagrida, Cillian Murphy in Professor Quirella, and Phoebe Waller -Bridge in Aunt Petunia Dursley. We invite you to participate in the poll and commenting.
Source: Gazeta
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