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John Lithgow to play Dumbledore in the Harry Potter reboot series: 'It wasn't an easy decision...'

John Lithgow is to star as Albus Dumbledore in the 'Harry Potter' reboot series after months of negotiations.

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The New Dumbeldore Actor Is A Sci-Fi And Fantasy Legend

John Lithgow is almost certainly playing the new Dumbledore in the HBO 'Harry Potter' series. Here's why his sci-fi/fantasy cred makes him great for the part.

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John Lithgow confirms Dumbledore casting, says role will ‘define the last chapter of my life’

Lithgow will take on the role of Hogwarts headmaster Albus Dumbledore, previously played by Richard Harris, Michael Gambon and Jude Law

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‘We are very worried’: Conclave cast express concern for Pope Francis in health crisis

Italian actors Isabella Rossellini and Sergio Castellitto lead well-wishers at the Sag awards hoping the ailing pontiff makes a quick recovery

The Guardian - UK

John Lithgow puts Conclave's success down to 'extraordinary storytelling'

John Lithgow believes the success of his movie 'Conclave' comes down to "extraordinary storytelling" because "you just don’t see storytelling on film like that much anymore".

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'Conclave' cast celebrates with Timothée Chalamet and Ariana Grande after big SAG Awards win

The cast of “Conclave” has accepted congratulations from generations of big stars backstage at the Screen Actors Guild Awards

The Independent UK

SAG Awards 2025: Demi Moore, Timothee Chalamet and Conclave are big winners at Screen Actors Guild

The outstanding performance by a cast in a motion picture went to Conclave, fronted by British actor Ralph Fiennes

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Vatican Thriller 'Conclave' Wins Top Prize In SAG Awards Upset

Vatican thriller "Conclave" won top prize at an unpredictable Screen Actors Guild Awards gala Sunday, throwing a potential late curveball into the Oscars race just a week before the Academy Awards.

International Business Times

Why Conclave should win the best picture Oscar

Sturdy, classic storytelling and a peerless cast led by Ralph Fiennes’s anxious cardinal make this drama of Vatican intrigue a solid bet

The Guardian - UK

Harry Potter series zones in on actors who’ll play Snape and McGonagall

All the famous names rumoured for HBO’s high-profile TV adaptation

The Independent UK

Stephen Fry eyes up Harry Potter TV role as he backs former co-star for Dumbledore role

Sir Stephen, who has previously worked with Lithgow, has thrown his full support behind the actor taking on the headmaster in the highly-anticipated TV reboot

Evening Standard

New Harry Potter TV series reportedly in final talks with award-winning actor to play Dumbledore

New series set to premiere in 2026 or 2027

The Independent UK

John Lithgow in final talks to play Dumbledore in Harry Potter TV series

John Lithgow is reportedly in final talks to play the part of Professor Albus Dumbledore in the much-anticipated 'Harry Potter' TV series that is in the works at HBO.

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Shrek and Interstellar star John Lithgow to play Dumbledore in HBO's Harry Potter TV show

The series is set to hit HBO in 2027

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The Guardian - US

John Lithgow set to play Dumbledore in Harry Potter TV series – reports

Actor reportedly in final negotiations to follow up performance in Oscar-nominated hit Conclave with key role in much-anticipated HBO series

The Guardian - US

Jimpa review – Olivia Colman soars in otherwise muddled queer family drama

Australian director Sophie Hyde’s earnest, semi-autobiographical film moves before it starts to meander

International Business Times

Colman To Kick Off Sundance As Film World Reels From LA Fires

The US film industry's first major gathering since wildfires devastated Los Angeles begins Thursday at Sundance, where Olivia Colman and John Lithgow will kick off the indie movie festival under somber circumstances.

The Independent UK

Sundance 2025: 13(ish) movies to look forward to

The Sundance Film Festival catalogue can be overwhelming to navigate, with around 90 feature films playing across 11 days

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Stanley Tucci loved Captain America: The First Avenger role

Stanley Tucci has revealed that playing scientist Abraham Erskine in Marvel blockbuster 'Captain America: The First Avenger' was one of the most enjoyable roles of his career.

The Independent UK

National Board of Review Awards hold space for ‘Wicked’

The National Board of Review Awards have held space for “Wicked.”

Tom’s Guide

7 best canceled shows of 2024 that deserved another season

"Somebody Somewhere," "My Lady Jane," "Kaos" and more were taken too soon

The Guardian - UK

‘I was captivated and in awe’: readers’ favourite theatre of 2024

A towering turn from John Lithgow, musicals in Birmingham and Manchester, and Sarah Snook’s one-woman Wilde were among the year’s standout shows

Total Film

Another critically acclaimed TV show with a near-perfect Rotten Tomatoes score has been canceled - and this time it's a spy thriller starring Jeff Bridges

The Old Man has been canceled after two seasons

Inverse

40 Years Ago, A Tragically Underrated Sci-Fi Sequel Boldly Attempted The Impossible

How do you make a sequel to a revered sci-fi classic? One maligned follow-up taught Hollywood to simply shoot for competency.

The Independent UK

John Lithgow ‘can’t help but wonder’ about accepting role of Frasier Crane

Actor said he sometimes thought about ‘the road not travelled’

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