John Lithgow said he didn't expect the backlash that followed the announcement that he'll be playing Albus Dumbledore in the "Harry Potter" TV series.

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Actor John Lithgow told UK outlet "The Times" earlier this month that he was not expecting the backlash he got for joining the cast of the latest "Harry Potter" adaptation. The 79-year-old actor ...

Actor and writer John Lithgow shared his experiences dealing with fan reactions after he joined HBO’s Harry Potter series. Speaking to The Times on April 27, 2025, he revealed that he faced ...

John Lithgow has responded to the backlash over his participation in the forthcoming HBO Harry Potter series. The Conclave actor joined the cast as Albus Dumbledore despite anti-trans rhetoric ...

John Lithgow, who will play Albus Dumbledore in the new TV series admitted that he was taken aback by the backlash, as he had focused on the role given his age American actor John Lithgow has ...

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