John Lithgow has responded to the backlash over being cast as Albus Dumbledore in J.K. Rowling's forthcoming 'Harry Potter' ...

“a very good friend who is the mother of a trans child” sent him an open letter titled “An Open Letter to John Lithgow: Please Walk Away from Harry Potter.” “That was the canary in the ...

John Lithgow will play Hogwarts headmaster Albus Dumbledore in HBO's "Harry Potter" TV series. The star says it will be the last major role of his career. He also said he was surprised at the ...

Ian West/PA Images via Getty; Mike Marsland/WireImage John Lithgow wasn't thinking about J.K. Rowling's anti-trans rhetoric when he accepted his role in the upcoming Harry Potter TV series.

Back in February, the two-time Oscar nominee revealed he would be playing Albus Dumbledore in the new HBO series, which will devote one season to each of the Harry Potter books. While John himself ...

Asked if the criticism had discouraged him, he replied: “Oh, heavens no.” Lithgow said his only concern was actually whether the Harry Potter fan ... including John Oliver and Pedro Pascal ...

John Lithgow has responded to the backlash over his participation in the forthcoming HBO Harry Potter series. The Conclave actor joined the cast as Albus Dumbledore despite anti-trans rhetoric ...

John Lithgow admitted facing backlash from J.K. Rowling’s critics after he joined HBO’s upcoming “Harry Potter” TV series was not on his bingo card. In a new interview with the Times of London, the ...

It’s definitely something to consider. And I’d be remiss if I didn’t note the original Harry Potter movies dealt with a disruption in the middle after Richard Harris died following Harry ...

Harry Potter’s John Lithgow Surprised by J.K. Rowling-Related Backlash to His Casting: ‘Why Is This a Factor At All?’ Rebecca Luther April 28, 2025 at 10:07 AM ...

John Lithgow said he “absolutely” did not expect all the backlash he got for announcing his involvement with the new Harry Potter TV show. In an interview with The Times of London on Sunday ...