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John Lithgow Confirmed as Dumbledore in HBO’s ‘Harry Potter’ Series

Author Kayla Morgan

Exciting news for Harry Potter fans! Legendary actor John Lithgow has officially confirmed that he will be stepping into the role of the wise and beloved Hogwarts headmaster, Albus Dumbledore, in HBO’s upcoming Harry Potter series. In a recent interview with ScreenRant, Lithgow shared his thoughts on taking on such an iconic character.

“Well, it came as a total surprise to me. I just got the phone call up at the Sundance Film Festival, and it was not an easy decision because it’s going to define me for the last chapter of my life, I’m afraid. But I’m very excited,” Lithgow revealed. He went on to explain what drew him to the role: “Some wonderful people are turning their attention back to Harry Potter. That’s why it’s been such a hard decision. I’ll be about 87 years old at the wrap party, but I’ve said yes.”

At 79 years old, Lithgow is committing to what could be a major, years-long role. HBO’s vision for the series is to adapt each of J.K. Rowling’s books into its own season, meaning Lithgow may be portraying Dumbledore for nearly a decade. While no other cast members have been officially announced, this confirmation sets the stage for an exciting new take on the Wizarding World.

Kayla is the midday host on Detroit’s 105.1 The Bounce. She started her career in radio back in 2016 as an intern at another Detroit station and worked her way here. She's made stops in Knoxville, TN, Omaha, Ne and other places before returning to Detroit. She’s done almost everything in radio from promotions to web, creating content on social media, you name it. She’s a true Michigander, born and raised. So, you can catch her camping or vacationing up north to exploring the downtown Detroit or maybe even catching a sports game. During her free time, Kayla enjoys watching movies, roller-skating, crafting, and music festivals. She and her husband together dip into many of the great things Michigan has to offer. Together they also like to travel. A few hobbies of hers include wine and beer tastings, crafting, hiking, roller skating, movies, home improvement projects, gardening, and festivals. She’s always looking to take on more local events happening in the community. She loves connecting with the community. When writing, Kayla covers topics including lifestyle, pop culture, trending stories, hacks, and urban culture.

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