They are already circulating on the networks First images of John Lithgow as Albus Dumbledore in the new television adaptation of Harry Potter produced by HBO. Captured in a beach in southwest England, show the veteran actor wearing a dark robe, round glasses and the white beard that defines the character.
The snapshots, spread by specialized accounts and British media, reveal three rings (two in the right hand and one in the left), one palette in blue tones and even her hair tied back. Beyond the outfit, the coastal location has sparked theories among fans.
What exactly do the photos show?
In the leaked shots, Lithgow can be seen walking on the sand with blue tunic or coat, maroon vest and boots, depending on the shot. The characterization is very close to JK Rowling's imagination and evokes the classic look of the Hogwarts headmaster.
Several reports place the set in the coast of Cornwall; witnesses speak of the actor's movements as if he were casting a spell in the middle of the scene, details common in large-format filming.
The makeup team is betting on a beard that falls to the waist, the iconic half-moon glasses and a serene presence, elements that underline the magician's character.
Why is Dumbledore on a beach?
The scenario has generated debate because, in The Philosopher's Stone, Dumbledore doesn't set foot on any beach. Some fandom suggests they could be filming material from future seasons (as The Goblet of Fire), given the plan of one season per book.
Another reading points to an original scene to enrich the first season: there has been speculation that Dumbledore facilitate Hagrid's arrival to the Cabin on the Rock, perhaps with a magical intervention on the sea.
They are even mentioned on networks Support posters with Latin phrases such as "Nurus cadat via patat" or "Natura nihil omnia patefie posse Natura constituit", interpreted by fans as indications of a spell to open the way.
until HBO shares official material, It's all conjectureThe firm thing is that production is moving forward and that it is normal roll out of order as locations and schedules come together.
John Lithgow's Dumbledore
With 79 yearsJohn Lithgow has six Emmy Awards and two Oscar nominations. In recent conversations, he defined Dumbledore as "a nuclear weapon" for its immense contained power, and also admitted that accepting the role was "a total surprise" for this stage of his career.
Its approach aims to wisdom and calm of the character, without losing sight of the fact that Dumbledore makes complex decisions. A reading that fits with the literary version and with the image that readers have built.
Cast and Crew: The Other Pieces on the Board
El leading trio It is made up of Dominic McLaughlin (Harry), Arabella Stanton (Hermione) and Alastair Stout (Ron), selected after a massive casting with tens of thousands of applicants.
Among adults, there have been confirmed new faces for key figures, with performers with extensive experience in film and television.
- Janet mcteer as Minerva McGonagall; Paapa Essiedu as Severus Snape; Nick Frost like Rubeus Hagrid.
- Luke Thallon It will be Quirrell and Paul Whitehouse, Argus Filch; Johnny Flynn will embody Lucius Malfoy and Lox Pratt, to Draco.
- Catherine Parkinson will play Molly Weasley; Rory Wilmot, to Neville; and the Dursleys fall back on Bel Powley y Daniel Rigby.
- In the Weasley family: Tristan and Gabriel Harland like Fred and George, Ruari Spooner like Percy and Gracie Cochrane like Ginny. It is also mentioned that Warwick Davis would return to Filius Flitwick.
At the head of the project is Francesca Gardiner as showrunner, with Mark Mylod in charge of several episodes and JK Rowling among the executive producers.
The director of photography Adriano Goldman has advanced a more realistic visual approach than that of the films, with the intention of delving into the atmospheres and nuances of the text.
Filming, format and release window
Filming began this summer in United Kingdom, based on the Leavesden Studios and coastal locations in southwest England such as Cornwall.
The series is designed to seven seasons, one for each book, and HBO is already working on the first two, with the ambition of offering a more faithful and detailed adaptation than the film version.
The release window that different reports are considering points to 2027, a horizon that could be adjusted depending on the development of the production schedule.
Meanwhile, recent leaks—along with other first looks at the cast—are keeping the buzz going as production continues. keep it a secret about the casting of Lord Voldemort.
With the beach photographs already in circulation, the first look at Dumbledore outlines a classic characterization and opens the range of theories about context of the sequence. Meanwhile, cast, crew, and roadmap They reinforce that this reboot aims to rediscover the magical world with time, detail, and new scenes when the story calls for it.
