HBO, Dumbledore and Harry Potter

John Lithgow in Final Talks to Play Dumbledore in HBO's 'Harry Potter' Series
HBO's series adaptation of "Harry Potter" may have found its Dumbledore. John Lithgow is close to closing a deal to portray the iconic character, according to multiple media reports. The series is expected to begin filming this summer in Leavesden.
John Lithgow may star as Dumbledore in HBO’s Harry Potter series
Thus far, HBO has yet to confirm any of the cast members who are slated to appear in Harry Potter. Ralph Fiennes, who played the evil wizard Lord Voldemort in the films, has endorsed Cillian Murphy as his successor. Other actors rumored to be up for roles on the show include Brett Goldstein as Rubeus Hagrid and Paapa Essiedu as Severus Snape.
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John Lithgow in Talks to Play Dumbledore in HBO’s ‘Harry Potter’ Series
The premium cabler is in talks with John Lithgow to play Albus Dumbledore, the headmaster of the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. News of Lithgow’s potential involvement follows THR ‘s reporting that British actor Paapa Essiedu ( I May Destroy You) is in discussions to play Professor Severus Snape. HBO declined to comment.
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