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John Lithgow to play Dumbledore in Harry Potter series

IndiaTimes Wednesday, 26 February 2025 ()
John Lithgow has been confirmed to play Headmaster Albus Dumbledore in the upcoming Harry Potter television series. The series is set to premiere in late 2026 or early 2027, with filming to begin in the summer of 2025. Leading roles are still confidential, but Paapa Essiedu is rumored to play Severus Snape.
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 John Lithgow is to star as Albus Dumbledore in the 'Harry Potter' reboot series after months of negotiations.

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