John Lithgow Opens Up About His Nerves and Excitement for Dumbledore Role in Harry Potter Reboot
In April 2023, the announcement was met with criticism from original fans due to it being too soon since the films ended and their ongoing popularity. Yet, this timing is also why Warner Bros. decided to reimagine the book series, a choice described as a “faithful” adaptation. Now, John Lithgow, cast as Professor Albus Dumbledore in the upcoming series, has addressed some of the casting concerns during his recent interview on BBC’s The One Show.