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John Lithgow Says Dumbledore Casting Will Define the ‘Last Chapter’ of His Life


Lithgow explains how it was a “hard decision” to accept the role for the upcoming Harry Potter TV series.

Towards the latter end of an actor’s career, they must make an important decision: whether or not to put on a long, white beard for a gig. John Lithgow confirmed to Screen Rant that he will be playing Dumbledore in the upcoming Harry Potter TV series for Max. Taking on a beloved character shouldn’t be a challenge for Lithgow; after all, the accomplished actor has transformed himself into Lord Farquaad, Dick Solomon, Winston Churchill, J.J. Hunsecker, and many more roles through his time on screen and stage.

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