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Dumbledore Spotted on Beach as Harry Potter Films in Cornwall
John Lithgow portrays Dumbledore in HBO’s new Harry Potter series, filming in Cornwall with a diverse cast; series set to span seven seasons starting in 2027.
- On October 7, leaked images showed John Lithgow in full Albus Dumbledore costume as production filmed at Cadgwith and Kynance Cove, Cornwall, UK between October 6 and October 10.
- The production began on July 14 with HBO Entertainment, Warner Bros. Television, Bronté Film & TV and Heyday Films adapting J.K. Rowling's novels into a seven-season series.
- The ensemble includes Dominic McLaughlin, Arabella Stanton, and Alastair Stout, supported by Janet McTeer, Paapa Essiedu, and Nick Frost, while a temporary on-set school accommodates up to 600 child actors.
- Online reaction has reignited debate over J.K. Rowling's controversial public remarks, while Chris Columbus questioned the motive behind the new series.
- Filming will continue through mid-2026 as season one wraps and season two begins, expanding production beyond Cornwall to Devon and Brittany, France, with a 2027 premiere expected.
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Filming for the highly anticipated HBO “Harry Potter” series is in full swing, and fans have gotten their first glimpse of John Lithgow as Professor Dumbledore. The production, based on J.K. Rowling’s iconic fantasy novels, has been shooting in multiple locations across the UK and Europe, including a recent stint on a Cornish beach. Dominic... The post [First Look] John Lithgow’s Dumbledore Seen on Cornwall Beach Amid ‘Harry Potter’ HBO Filming …
HBO could even shoot a scene that never existed in the books and movies.
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