The new series of Harry Potter continues to generate a lot of expectation And, although Max has not yet made any official announcement about his cast, everything seems to indicate that John lithgow is about to become the new Albus Dumbledore. This is what is pointed out in the specialized media in the specialized media Deadline, which indicates that the American actor is in negotiations to take on the role of the revered Hogwarts director.
A renowned actor with extensive experience
The casting of Lithgow is certainly a curious change, as it would be the first time that a non-British actor has played Dumbledore. In the original films, the character was played by Richard HarrisFollowed by Michael Gambon after his death. In addition, in the saga of Fantastic Animals, Jude Law brought to life a younger version of the wizard.
John lithgow He is an actor with a prolific career in film, television and theatre. At 79 years old, he has six Emmy Awards, Two Tony Awards and has been nominated twice for the Oscar. One of his most notable roles was that of Winston Churchill in the series The Crown, for which he received numerous awards - image on the cover and a few lines below.
In addition, he has participated in iconic series such as Dexter, where he played the terrifying assassin Trinity, and The Old Man, in addition to having worked in recent film productions such as Lthe killers of the moon y Conclave. His experience playing British characters reinforces, however, its suitability for the role of Dumbledore.
A long-term commitment
Max intends for the television adaptation of Harry Potter to follow a format very faithful to the books, with one season for each novel. This implies a commitment of approximately a decade's duration. With Lithgow about to turn 80, this would mean that if his casting is confirmed, he could play the role until just before turning 90.
Filming is scheduled to begin in Summer 2025 across Leavesden Studios, the same place where the original films were filmed, while the premiere is expected for late 2026 or early 2027.
Rumors about the rest of the cast
In addition to Lithgow, other possible actors have been mentioned for the series, and we have already talked about them here. Among the most talked about rumours are:
- Paapa Essiedu (I could destroy you) as Severus Snape.
- Sharon Horgan y Lesley Manville , the Minerva mcgonagall.
- Brett goldstein (Ted lasso) as rubeus hagrid.
- Cillian Murphy , the Lord Voldemort, with the support of the own Ralph Fiennes.
As for main characters, the casting to find the new ones Harry, Ron and Hermione is still ongoing. More than 32.000 children have auditioned to play the iconic protagonists.
The Max Series aims to reinvent history for a new generation, allowing for details and plots from the books to be included that were not explored in the films. Expectations among fans of the saga are huge, as you can imagine. However, for now, we have no choice but to continue waiting for clues like these to calm our longing for life through the magical universe of JK Rowling. It's time to be patient.