John Lithgow Almost Quit ‘Harry Potter’ Reboot Because of J.K. Rowling

When the series was first being cast, it was announced that John Lithgow – famous for his work in Shrek and 3rd Rock from the Sun – would be playing Professor Albus Dumbledore. He’s taking on a role previously held by Richard Harris, Michael Gambon (in the original eight films), and Jude Law in the Fantastic Beasts movies. But according to recent reports, this casting decision was nearly different.








