Fans of Harry Potter have expressed varying opinions regarding who might succeed Albus Dumbledore in HBO’s live-action TV series adaptation of the popular books, set to premiere in 2026. This week, it was announced that John Lithgow is close to finalizing his role as Hogwarts’ headmaster in the Harry Potter TV series. However, this casting choice has sparked disagreement among fans of the Wizarding World. Unlike with other casting rumors for the show, it isn’t Lithgow’s acting abilities that have caused a stir; instead, some fans are concerned about a potential recurring issue from the Harry Potter films that could resurface.
Following the announcement of John Lithgow as Dumbledore on the internet, Harry Potter subreddit users quickly shared their opinions. The majority who are looking forward to the upcoming TV series found Lithgow a suitable choice for Dumbledore and believed he could handle the charismatic role. However, some raised concerns about his age since Lithgow is 79 years old now and will turn 80 before filming starts this year. As the Harry Potter TV series is expected to span over the next decade, a few fans expressed apprehension about whether Lithgow would be able to complete the entire project given his age and long-term commitment.
Concerns about Lithgow’s age playing Dumbledore are heightened due to the past experience with Richard Harris, who played the role in the first two Harry Potter films before passing away during production. Subsequent movies featured Michael Gambon as Dumbledore. Notably, Harris was younger at the time of his death than Lithgow is now, which fuels speculation about Lithgow’s longevity in the role.
As a movie enthusiast, I must commend Lithgow’s acting prowess; it’s truly extraordinary. However, there’s a nagging concern that lingers – will his age become an issue, potentially mirroring the Richard Harris predicament? If production continues as planned, he’ll turn 90 before wrapping this series. It’s a thought-provoking question mark hanging over the project.
User IvanFilipovic commented, “At 79 years old, I’m not very optimistic about how this will turn out,” adding, “Given my deepest respect, it seems nearly impossible for him to complete all the filming needed as Dumbledore within that timeline.
At this moment, HBO has neither confirmed nor denied that Lithgow will portray Dumbledore, nor have they verified any other casting speculations linked to the Harry Potter television series. However, if the series is slated for a 2026 release, we might hear lots of updates about it in the coming weeks and months.
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2025-02-15 04:09