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You won't believe which 'Shrek' actor might be playing Dumbledore in Max's new 'Harry Potter' series

  • HBO is in talks with John Lithgow to play Albus Dumbledore in its upcoming Harry Potter series, which is a faithful adaptation of J.K. Rowling's books.
  • British actor Paapa Essiedu is also in discussions to play Professor Severus Snape for the series, set to premiere in late 2026 or early 2027.
  • Francesca Gardiner will serve as the showrunner, and Mark Mylod is set to direct multiple episodes of the series.
  • Former Harry Potter star Jason Isaacs stated that he knows some of the new cast members and described them as 'incredible actors.
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You won't believe which 'Shrek' actor might be playing Dumbledore in Max's new 'Harry Potter' series

It looks as though one actor might be making the voyage from the swamp to Hogwarts, with speculation mounting that a Shrek star is in talks to appear in HBO’s Harry Potter reboot.  It’s a franchise crossover that perhaps no one saw coming (what’s the spell to remove onion breath?), and it’s all thanks to John Lithgow, who voiced the small but deadly villain Lord Farquaad in the beloved DreamWorks movies. The Emmy-winning actor is reportedly comi…

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HBO’s ‘Harry Potter’ Series in Talks with John Lithgow, Who Is American, to Play Dumbledore

HBO's Harry Potter series is nearing a deal with John Lithgow to portray Albus Dumbledore.

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John Lithgow in Talks to Play Dumbledore in HBO’s ‘Harry Potter’ Series

HBO is in talks with John Lithgow to play Albus Dumbledore in the network's upcoming 'Harry Potter' series.

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John Lithgow is Reportedly In Talks to Play Dumbledore in the Upcoming ‘Harry Potter’ Series

Less than 15 years after Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2, a reboot is on its way. Here's what we know about the HBO TV series and why it's causing controversy.

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John Lithgow in Final Talks to Play Dumbledore in HBO's 'Harry Potter' Series

HBO’s series adaptation of “Harry Potter” may have found its Dumbledore. John Lithgow is close to closing a deal to portray the iconic character, according to multiple media reports. The series is expected to begin filming this summer in Leavesden. Previously, all eight of the Warner Bros. “Harry Potter” movies were filmed in the English commercial area. “We appreciate that such a high-profile series will draw a lot of rumor and speculation. As …

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‘Harry Potter’ HBO Series Eyes John Lithgow to Play Dumbledore

John Lithgow is in final talks to play Albus Dumbledore in HBO's 'Harry Potter' series.

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Daily Mirror broke the news in London, United Kingdom on Tuesday, February 11, 2025.
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