Production on HBO’s Harry Potter show is ongoing and, in the meantime, this new take on the Wizarding World remains a much-discussed topic amongst fans. Simultaneously, there’s also been much discussion about J.K. Rowling – the other of the fantasy book series – and some of the personal views she’s expressed in recent years. A handful of cast members from the series have been asked for their take on the matter, including John Lithgow. With that, Lithgow has now seemingly come to terms with one thing involving Rowling.
It was first reported over a year ago that Lithgow was being courted to play the role of Albus Dumbledore on the HP series, and his casting was confirmed shortly after. Since then, the 80-year-old Oscar nominee has been fielding various questions about his involvement in the show. As previously alluded to, the veteran actor has also been asked about Rowling’s comments on transgender individuals, which have garnered backlash. That topic came up again when Lithgow spoke with The New York Times, and he said:
