“It Was a Huge Decision”: John Lithgow on Playing Dumbledore in HBO’s “Harry Potter” Series

“It Was a Huge Decision”: John Lithgow on Playing Dumbledore in HBO’s “Harry Potter” Series

John Lithgow is the first, and currently only, confirmed actor for HBO’s Harry Potter TV series, and while fans are eagerly awaiting the announcement of further actors, Lithgow has opened up about his upcoming role as Professor Dumbledore. In a recent interview with Variety, Lithgow admitted that stepping into the role is both exciting and daunting. While he’s an accomplished actor with an extensive career spanning decades, he said he has “a lot…