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John Lithgow Officially Cast as Dumbledore in the Harry Potter TV Show

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The upcoming Harry Potter TV show has just revealed a major casting decision! John Lithgow will play the iconic role of Dumbledore in the new series. He is the first confirmed cast member for the show, which is set to begin filming in the summer of 2025.

John Lithgow as Dumbledore
In a recent interview with Screenrant, John Lithgow confirmed he will be portraying Dumbledore. While discussing his role, Lithgow shared that taking on the part of Dumbledore was a difficult decision. He mentioned that it could define the latter part of his career, but he’s equally excited about the opportunity.

Lithgow said, “I’ll be about 87 years old at the wrap party, but I’ve said yes.” His candid comments about the role hint at the importance of this new chapter in the Harry Potter universe.

The Harry Potter TV Show’s Progress
Although HBO has kept most details about the show under wraps, we now know that filming will begin in the summer of 2025.

The series is expected to release sometime in late 2026 or early 2027. While no other cast members have been officially confirmed, fans are eagerly waiting for more announcements.

Stay tuned for more updates as we learn more about the show’s cast and details in the coming months.

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