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John Lithgow confirms Dumbledore casting, says role will ‘define the last chapter of my life’

John Lithgow confirms Dumbledore casting, says role will ‘define the last chapter of my life’
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John Lithgow confirms Dumbledore casting, says role will ‘define the last chapter of my life’
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Source: The Independent
Author: Kevin E G Perry
Published: Feb, 25 2025 20:56

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John Lithgow has confirmed he will take on the role of Albus Dumbledore in the upcoming HBO adaptation of the Harry Potter novels.

Lithgow will take on the role of Hogwarts headmaster Albus Dumbledore, previously played by Richard Harris, Michael Gambon and Jude Law.

Some wonderful people are turning their attention back to Harry Potter.

I’ll be about 87 years old at the wrap party, but I’ve said yes.”.

That’s why it’s been such a hard decision.

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