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John Lithgow Nears Deal To Play Dumbledore In HBO’s ‘Harry Potter’ Series
John Lithgow is in final negotiations to portray Professor Albus Dumbledore in HBO's series adaptation of the hugely popular fantasy books.
Six-time Emmy winner John Lithgow is in final negotiations to portray Professor Albus Dumbledore in HBO ‘s high-profile series adaptation of the hugely popular fantasy books, sources tell Deadline. Casey Bloys, Chairman and CEO of HBO and Max Content, at the time of the original announcement called the show a “faithful adaptation” of J.K. Rowling’s novels which will “dive deep into each of the iconic books.” Those rumored have ranged from Paapa Essiedu for Potions Master Snape and Sharon Horgan and Lesley Manville for Deputy Headmistress Minerva McGonagall to Brett Goldstein for Hogwarts’ gamekeeper Rubeus Hagrid and even Oscar winner Cillian Murphy for Lord Voldemort, with Ralph Fiennes, who played the role in the films, backing the idea.
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