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Paul Bettany addresses rumor he’s been tapped to play Voldemort in new Harry Potter reboot

Irish actor Cillian Murphy previously denied his involvement in the upcoming HBO series

The Independent UK

‘He F–ked Around All The Time.’ The Harry Potter Star Who Made Daniel Radcliffe Crack Up On Set

What a jokester!

Cinemablend

Daniel Radcliffe: Michael Gambon always wanted me to laugh on set

Daniel Radcliffe has claimed the late Michael Gambon "f**** around all the time" and constantly tried to make him laugh while filming the Harry Potter movies.

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Olivia Colman criticised by Scottish lesbian group after describing herself as ‘gay man’

The group hit out at Colman’s comments in a two-page letter on social media

The Independent UK

John Lithgow's co-star finds Harry Potter job 'hurtful'

John Lithgow's non-binary Jimpa co-star Aud Mason-Hyde finds his involvement in the Harry Potter TV series "vaguely hurtful".

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So Is JK Rowling in the Epstein Files or What?

Jeffery Epstein really wanted to see Cursed Child.

The Mary Sue

John Lithgow calls JK Rowling’s trans views ‘inexplicable’ after Harry Potter role backlash

‘It made me unhappy that people insisted I walk away from the job,’ actor playing Dumbledore in new HBO series said

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John Lithgow says he finds JK Rowling’s stance on trans rights ‘ironic and inexplicable’

Actor says he has struggled with the backlash to his decision to play Albus Dumbledore in the new Harry Potter show, and says books are about ‘kindness versus cruelty’

The Guardian - AU

John Lithgow puzzled by J.K. Rowling's 'inexplicable' trans views

John Lithgow - who will play Dumbledore in the Harry Potter TV series - thinks that J.K. Rowling's "ironic and inexplicable" stance on transgender rights goes against the inclusive wizardry world she has created.

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John Lithgow: ‘It Upsets Me When People Are Vehemently Opposed To My Having Anything To Do With' Harry Potter

The actor is taking on the role of Dumbledore.

Cinemablend

The Great Gambon: Hilarious tales of a much-loved great

Milly Ellis’s book is not a conventional biography – its atmosphere is of the stories people tell each other at a wake

Evening Standard

Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone by JK Rowling audiobook review – an all-star outing

Cush Jumbo, Hugh Laurie and Matthew Macfadyen bring extra twinkle to Rowling’s magical tale

The Guardian - UK

Emma Thompson Rants About Signing 'Harry Potter' Stuff in Viral Video, But Fans Explain Why She Is Being Blunt

A viral video showed Emma Thompson rejecting Harry Potter items for autograph, but some fans defended her.

International Business Times UK

HBO's 'Harry Potter' Update: Major Changes to Expect in TV Adaptation, Including Possible Way to Introduce Voldemort

New details about the upcoming TV adaptation of 'Harry Potter' emerged.

International Business Times UK

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Harry Potter TV Show Set Photos Seemingly Reveals Character That Was Never In The Movies

I'm loving what I'm seeing!

International Business Times UK

New Dumbledore: Check Out John Lithgow's Transformation as the Hogwarts Schoolmaster in HBO's 'Harry Potter' Series

A series of photos showed John Lithgow as he steps in to play the role of Professor Albus Dumbledore in the TV adaptation of J.K. Rowling's fantasy novels.

The Independent UK

SNL brutally mocks JK Rowling with Dobby the House Elf skit

Harry Potter author lampooned on US sketch show over gender ideology views

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‘Harry Potter And The Cursed Child’ Concept Trailer Has Fans Begging For A Full Movie With Original Cast

The trailer shows Harry as the father of a son, Albus Severus Potter, who is sorted into Slytherin.

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The Independent UK

Hugh Laurie and Matthew Macfadyen sign on for new Harry Potter audiobook series

The pair will lead a full-cast audiobook series

Evening Standard

Hugh Laurie and Matthew Macfadyen to star in Harry Potter audiobook series

The stars are among 200 actors set to portray the characters from JK Rowling’s wizarding world for an immersive audio series.

The Independent UK

Michael Cera says he turned down Fantastic Beasts role over fears he’d get ‘too famous’

The Harry Potter spin-off films famously starred Eddie Redmayne as magizoologist Newt Scamander

The Independent UK

Gary Oldman ‘would’ve fancied a go at Dumbledore’ after not being cast in Harry Potter TV series

‘I'm getting up there now, it's the right age for Dumbledore,’ said the actor

The Independent UK

Harry Potter: Every actor cast in the new HBO TV adaptation

The show will likely debut in late 2026 or early 2027

Evening Standard

‘Exstraw-dinary’ versions of Dumbledore and Stephen Hawking at scarecrow event

Urchfont Scarecrow Festival in Wiltshire runs over the early May bank holiday weekend.

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John Lithgow: Harry Potter will be 'last major role'

John Lithgow, 79, has admitted playing Albus Dumbledore in the 'Harry Potter' reboot series will likely be his final "major role".

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