Harry Potter has always taken place in a world where portraits whisper, staircases shift, and secrets cling to the walls like restless spirits.

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John Lithgow is a man well aware of cancel culture and its ability to destroy careers in the blink of an eye. The Oscar-nominated actor tells Sky News: "It is terrible to be so careful about what ...

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 ...

EXCLUSIVE: John Lithgow will play Buzz Aldrin in a new podcast drama created by Stephen Kronish (24). Buzz will tell the story of the famous astronaut’s life and also get into the highs and lows ...

John Lithgow will play Hogwarts headmaster Albus Dumbledore in HBO's "Harry Potter" TV series. The star says it will be the last major role of his career. He also said he was surprised at the ...

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, 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 ...

“a very good friend who is the mother of a trans child” sent him an open letter titled “An Open Letter to John Lithgow: Please Walk Away from Harry Potter.” “That was the canary in the ...

John Lithgow is befuddled at how the author’s sentiments factor into his decision to step into the role of Albus Dumbledore in HBO‘s forthcoming Harry Potter serialized adaptation. Speaking to ...