"I now understand more clearly how deeply complicated and hurtful this association can feel," the Scottish actor adds.

With the Harry Potter show now in production in the UK, we have put together a guide to the stage performers assembled for this new series, from two-time Tony winner John Lithgow to Arabella Stanton.

HBO Max’s Harry Potter series adaptation entered its filming phase in July 2025, with a brand-new ensemble cast.

“Harry Potter ”series“ ”star John Lithgow surprised by J.K. Rowling backlash: 'Why is this a factor?' "I wonder how J.K. Rowling has absorbed it," pondered the 79-year-old star.

Mr. Lithgow said he first became aware of the coming storm when a friend, the mother of a transgender child, sent him the link to an article titled, “An Open Letter to John Lithgow: Please Walk Away ...

If Harry Potter fans can suspend their disbelief to allow for invisibility cloaks, flying cars and time-traveling pocket watches, John Lithgow hopes they can get around his casting. Following the the ...

John Lithgow has heard your complaints about him playing Harry Potter’s Dumbledore — so allow him to retort. The Emmy winner was officially cast this week as the beloved Hogwarts headmaster in ...

John Lithgow understands he might not be everyone’s first choice to play Hogwarts headmaster Albus Dumbledore in the upcoming Max “Harry Potter” series, but he’s committed to delivering a ...

John Lithgow doesn’t seem to be losing any sleep over landing the iconic role of Professor Albus Dumbledore in the upcoming Harry Potter TV show. “I don’t think it’s gonna be that hard a ...

John Lithgow has done everything from Broadway shows to The Crown, where he won an Emmy for his role as Winston Churchill. Taking on the Harry Potter series is a new challenge for him. He not only ...

John Lithgow and Paapa Essiedu will portray Albus Dumbledore and Severus Snape in the upcoming "Harry Potter" series from HBO, Warner Bros. announced alongside other cast members Monday.

John Lithgow on Why Dumbledore Role in Harry Potter Series Won’t Be “That Hard a Job” While on the 'SmartLess' podcast, the veteran actor talked about taking on the role of the Hogwarts ...