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Actor John Lithgow voices concern for America under the Trump administration, hails JB Pritzker as a ‘full-throated resonant voice’

Actor John Lithgow, known for his roles in 3rd Rock from the Sun (1996-2001) and The Crown (2016-2019), has been quite vocal in his criticism of Donald Trump. He has repeatedly called out the cheeto satan’s behaviour and used terms such as “ghastly threat to America” and a “pure disaster”…

The Mary Sue

Santa Claus: The Movie at 40 – how a box office flop became a ‘pure panto’ British Christmas staple

It’s December 1985, I’m six years old and I’m sat next to my dad in a small-town cinema in Norfolk. Some might unkindly describe the venue as a fleapit permanently on the brink of closure. Today, though, there’s snow on the ground and magic in the air.

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Cynthia Erivo To Play Voldemort In Harry Potter HBO? Rumours Intensify As Role Calls For Both Men and Women Actors

Speculation grows as HBO opens Voldemort casting to all genders, with Cynthia Erivo discussed by fans amid debate over inclusivity and the franchise's future.

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The 10 Best Movie Prequels Of All Time

Sequels are great, but have you thought about prequels lately?

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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

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.

International Business Times UK

John Lithgow to return to Broadway in a Roald Dahl play that's not for kids

John Lithgow is returning to Broadway in a play that might change how we read bedtime stories to our children

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Jason Isaacs thinks Johnny Flynn will be a 'different' Lucius Malfoy

Jason Isaacs thinks Johnny Flynn's portrayal of Lucius Malfoy in the upcoming Harry Potter TV series will be totally different to his in the movies.

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Dexter: Resurrection becomes one of 2025’s highest-rated shows

The gamble to revive the serial killer for a New York-set series has paid off

The Independent UK

Keira Knightley, Nicole Kidman Among Famous Stars at Men's Wimbledon Final

Here's a list of Hollywood's biggest stars who showed up for the Carlos Alcaraz-Jannik Sinner men's singles final.

Sports Illustrated

Dexter Boss Offers Thrilling Update About The Trinity Spinoff, And Now I Need This Show ASAP

One good Dexter spinoff deserves plenty others.

Cinemablend

The Best Scary Movies Of 2025 So Far, Ranked

From 'The Ugly Stepsister,' to 'Sinners,' let's count down the best horror movies of the year so far.

Inverse

JK Rowling shares early verdict on first two episodes of Harry Potter HBO series

New HBO production has been plagued by controversy

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

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‘Please walk away from Harry Potter’: why the stars of HBO’s new TV show are in for decades of social media hell

The internet is already exploding about Katherine Parkinson, John Lithgow and Paapa Essiedu signing up to the new Hogwarts adventures – and it hasn’t even started filming

The Independent UK

Harry Potter actor challenges JK Rowling over trans views after signing up to new series

‘Our opinions don’t align in any way, shape or form,’ he said

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New Cast For Harry, Hermione And Ron For Upcoming Harry Potter Series Divides The Internet

"Protect them from the deluge of hate they're about to get."

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

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New Cast For Harry, Hermione And Ron For Upcoming Harry Potter Series Divides The Internet

"Protect them from the deluge of hate they're about to get."

The Guardian - US

Harry Potter: three leads announced for HBO’s new TV series

Newcomers will be playing the three leads, joining John Lithgow, Paapa Essiedu and Janet McTeer

The Conversation

Giant: John Lithgow’s masterful turn explores Roald Dahl’s antisemitism – and wider questions about children’s literature

Back in 2023, a bitter debate erupted over the editing of Roald Dahl’s children’s books. His publishers, Puffin Books, had worked with Dahl’s estate (now owned by Netflix) to remove references to violence, body size, mental health, gender and skin colour. Now, a new play about an incident in Dahl’s…

Evening Standard

Cardinals watched Ralph Fiennes Oscar-winning Conclave for tips on choosing next pope

The Oscar-winning drama is said to have been used as an unofficial guide by Rome clergy to elect the new pontiff

Evening Standard

Giant at the Harold Pinter Theatre review: 'there is no more urgent play in London right now'

5/5 Mark Rosenblatt’s Giant tackles Roald Dahl’s antisemitism in blistering style with a sublimely nuanced performance by John Lithgow

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John Lithgow to launch into life of Apollo 11 astronaut in new podcast 'BUZZ'

Having explored the 'third rock from the sun,' John Lithgow is heading for its moon. The actor is set to star in the new podcast "BUZZ" about the life of one of the first humans to land on the moon.

Evening Standard

John Lithgow says he was surprised at backlash to being cast in Harry Potter TV series

Many have called for a boycott of future Harry Potter projects, due to JK Rowling’s gender critical views

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