Lithgow’s casting marks the first time an American actor will play Dumbledore. The character was first portrayed on screen by the late Irish actor Richard Harris, who died in 2002 after appearing in ...

Richard Harris may have cemented his legacy as the original Dumbledore, but the actor also showed out in one of cinema's greatest westerns.

This novel, released in 1997, started the global phenomenon that was Harry Potter, resulting in Richard Harris taking the role of Dumbledore in the 2001 movie adaptation. Harris was widely ...

Two excellent actors played Albus Dumbledore in the Harry Potter movies, but they weren't quite perfect. John Lithgow can bring the character balance.

John Lithgow has been cast as Dumbledore in HBO's Harry Potter series, raising skepticism about an American actor playing an iconic British character.

John Lithgow, the Hollywood legend who was recently cast as Albus Dumbledore in the TV reboot of the Harry Potter franchise, ...

John Lithgow explains how he was convinced to play Dumbledore in the upcoming Harry Potter TV show after initial hesitation ...

John Lithgow has confirmed he will take on the role of Albus Dumbledore in the upcoming HBO adaptation of the Harry Potter novels. The Hogwarts headmaster was previously portrayed by Richard Harris in ...