John Lithgow is the new Dumbledore: surprise in the casting!

John Lithgow is the new Dumbledore: surprise in the casting!

In an exciting update to the upcoming "Harry Potter" series, John Lithgow took on the role of the legendary Hogwarts school director Albus Dumbledore. The 79-year-old actor, known for his impressive achievements in films and series such as "The Crown" and "Dexter", is overwhelmed by the decision. "I had never expected that," Lithgow told "Screen Rant" when he confirmed the casting. According to the experienced actor, this role will accompany him until the end of his days. It is all the more astonishing that he will be 87 years old when the shooting was made, which played a major role in decision -making.

The series implementation in detail

The new series will be the seven books by J.K. Rowling implemented in a much more detailed way than the previous movies, in the form of a total of ten seasons. The casting for other central roles, such as Harry Potter, Hermine Granger and Ron Weasley, is in full swing, whereby children between the ages of 9 and 11 were called up for application. It remains to be seen whether there will be guest appearances of the former actors from the movies, since tensions between the original cast and the author Rowling are triggered by their controversial statements on gender issues.

On February 26, “Krone” reported on Lithgow confirmation, while “Moviepilot” also took up the news and explained how surprising and exciting this role is for the experienced actor. Lithgow's selection as a dumbledore could be an unexpected turn for many, especially since previous casting rumors mentioned Mark Rylance as the first favorite. However, Rylance gave up due to personal circumstances, whereupon other names, such as Mark Strong, were discussed. Now it is clear: John Lithgow will lead the fans into the magical world of Hogwarts.

A large audience hopes to see the first season of the series on HBO at the end of 2026 or early 2027, while the preparations and casting procedures are already in full swing. The anticipation increases, and as Lithgow himself emphasizes, he is enthusiastic about working with the talented team behind this impressive project.