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Major Hollywood actor cast as Dumbledore in HBO's new Harry Potter series - but not all fans are happy
John Lithgow has clearly cast a spell over Harry Potter producers as it is confirmed he is the first major signing for a new TV series based on the JK Rowling novels.
John Lithgow has clearly cast a spell over Harry Potter producers as it is confirmed he is the first major signing for a new TV series based on the JK Rowling novels Lithgow — who has been nominated for back-to-back Best Supporting Actor Academy Awards for The World According To Garp and Terms Of Endearment — recently received a fresh round of critical acclaim for his major role in the Oscar hopeful Conclave. Initial reports have suggested each season would cover one book, but HBO boss Casey Bloys has hinted the series could run for '10 consecutive years,' casting doubt on the one-season-per-book format.
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